06/23/2026
We're in a Pineapple state of mind because it's hot and I'm hungry! It's just after the solstice aka the official start of summer. I'm not quite ready for the heat yet, but I'm craving the tropical sweets I can make in my own kitchen. Aka Agua de Piña, and frozen Pineapple Whip.
*Agua de Piña (Pineapple Agua Fresca)*
It is a very simple drink, all you need is a blender, ½ pineapple cut into large chunks, ¼ cup sugar or to taste (I taste my pineapple before making it so I don't oversweeten it), 6 cups of water, and ice. If my pineapple is TOO sweet, I add a splash of lemon juice.
How to make it:
Blend the pineapple and 4 cups of the water, then add sugar or lemon juice to taste. Mix in the remaining 2 cups of water and strain using either a fine sieve or cheesecloth. Chill or serve fresh over ice, refrigerate any left over.
*Frozen Pineapple Soft-Serve*
Ingredients:
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 big scoop vanilla ice cream, (about 3/4 cup)
2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons sugar, optional but recommended
splash of lemon juice
pinch of salt
Instructions:
Combine all the ingredients in a high-powered blender (in the order listed); blend until smooth and ultra creamy, pushing down the pineapple chunks if necessary, about 3 minutes.
Freeze the mixture for 40-50 minutes, then scoop like ice cream.
For a vegan alternative, use any vegan vanilla ice cream. I personally like SO Delicious's Coconut Milk vanilla ice cream. Super creamy and refreshing.
