Citric Acid Free Blueberry Lemon Agua Fresca

Fresh blueberries and real lemon juice come together in this vibrant, jewel-toned drink that tastes like summer in a glass. Most store-bought fruit beverages and flavored waters sneak in citric acid as a preservative or flavor enhancer, making label-reading an exhausting chore — this one sidesteps all of that by relying entirely on whole fruit and freshly squeezed lemon for its bright, tangy character. The blending and straining process pulls every bit of flavor from the blueberries while leaving behind the pulp and skins, so what ends up in your glass is silky, deeply colored, and refreshing. Maple syrup adds a gentle sweetness that you can dial up or down to your liking, and a pinch of salt quietly ties everything together without tasting salty at all. It comes together in just a few minutes with nothing more than a blender and a fine-mesh strainer, making it as easy to pull off on a weeknight as it is impressive enough to serve at a backyard gathering. Pour it over plenty of ice and add a lemon slice for a little extra flair — it's the kind of drink that disappears fast.

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