Breastfeeding Friendly Blueberry Lemon Agua Fresca
Fresh blueberries and bright lemon juice come together in this gorgeous, jewel-toned drink that feels like summer in a glass. It's naturally sweetened with maple syrup and finished with just a pinch of salt, which rounds out the flavor in a way that makes every sip feel balanced and refreshing. Staying well-hydrated while nursing is one of those things that sounds simple but can genuinely be hard to keep up with — having something this pretty and flavorful to reach for makes it a lot easier. The whole thing comes together in a blender and takes just minutes, so it fits into even the most hectic days. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky-smooth liquid without any gritty pulp, and the result looks stunning poured over ice with a few lemon slices on the rim. You can easily adjust the sweetness or tartness to suit your taste, which is a nice touch when cravings and preferences feel like they shift by the hour.
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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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