Barley Free Blueberry Lemon Agua Fresca
Fresh blueberries, bright lemon juice, and a touch of maple syrup come together in this gorgeous, jewel-toned drink that tastes like summer in a glass. It's the kind of refreshing sip that feels fancy enough for a dinner party but is genuinely effortless to pull off at home. Every ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there's no label-scanning or second-guessing — just clean, simple produce and pantry staples. Blending everything together and straining it through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky-smooth liquid with a stunning deep-purple hue and zero grittiness. The maple syrup adds a gentle, rounded sweetness that plays beautifully against the tartness of fresh lemon, and the pinch of salt quietly ties it all together in a way you'll notice but won't be able to explain. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a lemon slice on the rim and it instantly looks like something from a café menu.
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4 servings
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 3 cups cold water
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 ½ lemons)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp fine salt
For serving
- ice, for serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the blueberries, cold water, lemon juice, maple syrup, and salt in a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a pitcher. Pour the blended mixture through the strainer, pressing gently on the solids with the back of a spoon until only dry pulp and skins remain. Discard the solids.
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