You are going to love this Piña Colada Agua Fresca! All you need is 5 minutes and 4 ingredients, and this refreshing drink will be ready to enjoy!
Hope you enjoy it, you can also explore some of our other summer drink ideas.

What is Agua Fresca?
Agua fresca means "cool water" in Spanish. It is typically made by blending fresh fruit with fresh cool water and adding some lemon or lime juice and a sweetener if desired. It is very refreshing a thirst-quenching. In our agua fresca recipe, we replaced the water for coconut water for added flavor and electrolytes.
I'm trying to think about how I came up with this Piña Colada Agua Fresca, but for the life of me, I can't remember. I wish I could tell you a story about some exotic trip we took to some beautiful island in the Caribbean, where we drank these all day long... but I can't, since the last time I did that was during my honeymoon, back in... well, a very long time ago. And believe me, my memory does not travel that far.
Honestly, I think this recipe, like many of the ones you see on this blog, just "came" to me. And no, I'm not some kind of "recipe whisperer" or have any special talent. But these ideas just pop into my head, often at the most inconvenient times (i.e while taking my sister's cycling class or while I'm in bed trying to fall asleep... i.e whenever it is impossible for me to write them down!).
My entire family is somewhat obsessed with coconut water. I started drinking it during my workouts to stay hydrated and keep my blood sugar up. Then my husband started doing the same, and soon after both of my kids joined in. Beats any sugary, artificially colored drinks out there, that's for sure! But I thought it would be fun to spunk it up a little, especially now that summer is right around the corner.
I've always loved the coconut-pineapple combination. With a little hint of lime and a touch of agave (which you can substitute with your favorite sweetener or omit it all together by the way), this drink is super refreshing and the perfect thirst quencher to keep you energized this summer.
Other Summer Drink to Try
- Date-Sweetened Raspberry Lemonade
- Rosewater Lemonade
- Jalapeno Mint Lime Ice Tea Spritzer
- Homemade Cold Brew
- Pina Colada Agua Fresca
- Golden Milk Ice Cream Float
- Nectarine Lemonade
- Strawberry Agua Fresca
- Watermelon Lemonade
Piña Colada Agua Fresca
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 4 ½ cups 1x
Description
What is Agua Fresca?
Agua fresca means "cool water" in Spanish. It is typically made by blending fresh fruit with fresh cool water and adding some lemon or lime juice and a sweetener if desired. It is very refreshing a thirst-quenching. In our agua fresca recipe, we replaced the water for coconut water for added flavor and electrolytes.
Ingredients
- ½ fresh pineapple, core removed and diced
- 3 cups coconut water
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp agave (or to taste. You can also use your favorite sweetener here)
- 1 pint frozen blackberries (optional)
Instructions
- Puree pineapple in the blender until smooth. Add coconut water, lime juice and agave and serve cold
- If using blackberries add to drink right before serving
Notes
We recommend using cold pineapple and coconut water if you're planning on enjoying this drink without chilling it first. The frozen blackberries act as ice cubes that add color and flavor to the agua fresca without watering it down
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Category: Drinks
kushi
Lovely color and combo.Very refreshing one 🙂
Vicky & Ruth
Thank you Kushi!
All That I'm Eating
This sounds great and what a fantastic colour!
Vicky & Ruth
Thank you 🙂
David @ Spiced
This sounds amazing...like a trip to a warm sunny beach somewhere! (That beach is so very opposite of our upstate NY weather. Haha!) I have a pineapple in the kitchen waiting to be cut...maybe it needs to turn into this agua fresca instead. 🙂
Vicky & Ruth
Thanks David! Let us know how it turns out 🙂
Harriet Emily
Yum yum yum, this healthy pina colada sounds so delicious, and perfect for summer! Love that it's naturally sweetened. I can't wait to try your recipe!
Ashley@CookNourishBliss
haha I always get ideas for recipes when I'm in bed and trying to fall asleep!! This agua fresca sounds amazing - what a cool flavor!
Vicky & Ruth
Thank you Ashley! We get ideas in the most interesting places m 🙂
Jess @ What Jessica Baked Next
This drink looks delicious! Love the gorgeous vibrant colour. Perfect refreshing drink for a warm day! 🙂
Vicky & Ruth
Thank you Jess, super refreshing!
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen
Pina colada aqua fresca looks so refreshing and mouth-watering good. I wish I could have 2 of these right away!
Vicky & Ruth
Thank you Anu, it is a really refreshing drink.