pineapple peach agua fresca

yield: serves about 4

total time: 30 minutes

ingredients:

• 3 ripe peaches, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
• 2 cups water
• 3 limes, juiced
• 2 tablespoons simple syrup
• 1 cup frozen peach slices
• fresh mint
• lime slices for serving

directions:

note: to make the simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water (such as 1/4 cup each) in a saucepan over medium heat. whisk until the sugar dissolves and simmer for a minute or two, then remove from the heat and let cool completely.

Add the peaches, pineapple and 1 cup of water to a blender and blend until completely pureed. Using a fine mesh sieve, pour puree through into a large bowl or measuring cup, using a spoon to press the last of the liquid out when you get to the end. Combine the juice with the remaining water, lime juice and simple syrup in a large pitcher. Taste and add more syrup if desired. Chill until cold. Before serving, add the frozen peach slices (to act as your ice cubes!) along with a few ice cubes if you'd like it super cold.

Serve over crushed ice the extra lime slices and mint.

courtesy of HowSweetEats

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Ingredients

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• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
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• 1/4 c. packed fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 c. packed fresh mint leaves, chopped
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