Beef Free Blueberry Lemon Agua Fresca
Fresh blueberries and bright lemon juice come together in this refreshing agua fresca that's as beautiful to look at as it is to drink. The deep violet color alone is enough to make it the star of any table, and the flavor delivers — fruity, tart, and just sweet enough thanks to a touch of maple syrup. Blending everything together and straining it through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky-smooth drink with none of the pulpy texture, just pure, clean flavor. A pinch of salt might sound unexpected in a fruit drink, but it quietly rounds out the sweetness and makes every sip taste more vibrant. This is the kind of drink that works equally well for a lazy afternoon at home or poured into a pretty pitcher for a crowd. It's completely plant-based and free from any animal products, so it fits naturally into a wide range of eating styles without any substitutions needed.
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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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