Black Pepper Free Blueberry Lemon Agua Fresca
Fresh blueberries and bright lemon juice come together in this gorgeous, jewel-toned drink that tastes like summer in a glass. The natural sweetness of the fruit gets a gentle lift from maple syrup, while a pinch of salt quietly deepens every sip in a way you'll notice but won't be able to explain. Blending everything together and straining it through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky-smooth, vibrant liquid with none of the pulpy texture — just pure, clean flavor. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, this kind of refreshing drink is a total win since it relies entirely on fruit, citrus, and a touch of natural sweetener with zero hidden seasonings to worry about. You can easily dial the sweetness or tartness up or down before serving, making it as crowd-pleasing or as bright and zingy as you like. Poured over ice with a few lemon slices floating on top, it looks stunning enough to serve at a party but comes together with almost no effort at all.
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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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