Caffeine Free 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 sweet, lightly tart, and refreshing in a way that no store-bought beverage can really match — and you know exactly what's in it. Maple syrup does the sweetening here, so you can dial the flavor up or down to your own taste before serving. The blending and straining process takes just a couple of minutes and leaves you with a silky-smooth liquid that's completely free of any stimulants, making it a perfect all-day sipper for anyone avoiding coffee, tea, or energy drinks. A pinch of salt quietly rounds out the flavor and keeps everything tasting balanced rather than flat. Poured over ice with a few lemon slices floating on top, it's the kind of drink that looks far more impressive than the effort it takes to make.
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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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