Pineapple Cucumber Agua Fresca

• 100 g ready-to-eat fresh pineapple chunks — Fresh pineapple
• 80 g cucumber with peel — Cucumber with peel
• 15 g fresh lime juice — Fresh lime juice
• 5 g pure maple syrup — Pure maple syrup
• 176 g chilled potable water — Potable water
• 20 g potable ice cubes — Ice cubes

Method

1. 1Wash and cut the cucumberWash the measured cucumber under cool running water.Look for: The ingredients are fully prepared and ready for the next action.
2. 2Cut the complete 80 g portionCut the complete 80 g portion, including its peel, into 2 cm pieces. Inspect the measured ready-to-eat pineapple chunks for hard eyes.1 min 30 secLook for: The cucumber is clean and evenly cut, and the pineapple is ripe and contains no hard pieces.Safety: Use a stable cutting board and refrigerated prepared pineapple; keep fingers clear of the knife blade.
3. 3Blend the agua fresca wholeAdd the chilled water, lime juice, maple syrup, pineapple, cucumber, and ice to the blender.Look for: Everything is evenly positioned and ready for the next action.
4. 4Continue blend the agua fresca wholeSecure the lid, blend on low for 10 seconds, then on high for 60 seconds without straining.1 min 10 secLook for: The agua fresca is pale golden-green, fluid, and free of pineapple fiber, cucumber pieces, or ice chunks.Safety: Keep the lid secured, keep utensils away from moving blades, and unplug before opening.
5. 5Prepare the serving areaSet out the serving bowl, plate, jar, or container named in the method, and place every prepared component within reach before assembling.Look for: The serving dish and every prepared component are within reach.
6. 6Pour the complete drinkRest the closed blender for 20 seconds, pour every drop into one 400 ml glass, and serve cold.20 secLook for: One light serving fills the glass and no dense fruit or vegetable pulp remains in the jar.Safety: Consume promptly or refrigerate the sealed drink within 2 hours.