When I was growing up, my sister and I often went to the market with my mom. There was a great juice stand where they made all kinds of aguas frescas and smoothies. This was my sister’s favorite one. It’s incredibly refreshing, and really good for you, too. The type of alfalfa used for these drinks resembles wheat grass and is grown abundantly in Mexico; you may be able to find alfalfa at nurseries and farmers’ markets. Pineapple is commonly mixed with a variety of green herbs. In the Yucatan, for example, it’s often blended with chaya. If you can’t find alfalfa or chaya, use a couple tablespoons of fresh mint.
Recipe information
Yield
makes 4 to 6 cups
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Put the pineapple chunks, alfalfa, and water in a blender and blend until as smooth as possible. Add the lime juice, sugar, and honey and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Taste and add more sugar if you like. If the consistency is too thick, add a little more water.
Step 2
Refrigerate until completely chilled. Serve over ice.
