Cashew 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 deep purple hue alone is enough to stop people mid-scroll, but the flavor — sweet, tart, and just a little floral — is what keeps them coming back for more. A touch of maple syrup adds natural sweetness without any refined sugar, and a pinch of salt quietly rounds everything out in the best way. Blending and straining the whole thing takes just minutes, leaving you with a silky-smooth, pulp-free agua fresca that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. It's endlessly adjustable too — a quick taste before serving lets you dial in the perfect balance of sweet and bright. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a few lemon slices floating on top and it's instantly the most beautiful thing on the table.
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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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