Sweet pineapple, crisp cucumber, fresh mint, and zesty lime blend together to create a cool, refreshing cocktail that's bursting with tropical flavor. Light, vibrant, and incredibly refreshing, it's the perfect drink for warm summer days.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber, cut into chunks
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, chopped
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4–5 limes)
- 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 3 cups cold water
- 2–4 tablespoons Igotchu Seasonings Pineapple Lemonade
- 1 ounce gin or vodka per serving (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint sprigs and pineapple wedges, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a high-powered blender, combine the cucumber, pineapple, lime juice, ginger, mint leaves, and water. Blend until completely smooth.
- Add Igotchu Seasonings Pineapple Lemonade and blend for another 10–15 seconds, adjusting the sweetness to your taste.
- Place a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl or pitcher and pour the mixture through the strainer to remove the pulp.
- Fill a pitcher with ice and pour in the strained fresca.
- To serve, fill each glass with ice. For a cocktail, add 1 ounce of gin or vodka to each glass before pouring in the Pineapple Cucumber Fresca. Stir gently and garnish with fresh mint and a pineapple wedge, if desired.
Tips
- For the freshest flavor, use ripe pineapple and freshly squeezed lime juice.
- Prefer a non-alcoholic version? Simply omit the gin or vodka for a delicious tropical agua fresca.
- Chill the fresca for 30 minutes before serving for an even more refreshing drink.
- Add a splash of sparkling water just before serving for a light, bubbly twist.
