Coconut Free Blueberry Lemon Agua Fresca
Fresh blueberries, bright lemon juice, a touch of maple syrup, and a pinch of salt — that's genuinely all it takes to make a drink this vibrant and refreshing. The blending and straining process pulls every bit of flavor from the fruit while leaving behind the pulp, so what ends up in your glass is silky smooth and beautifully purple. A squeeze of lemon keeps things lively and cuts through the natural sweetness of the berries, while the maple syrup lets you dial in exactly the right level of sweetness without any refined sugar. Many store-bought fruit drinks and flavored waters sneak in coconut water or coconut-derived additives, so making your own from scratch is a genuinely smart move. This one is completely free of any coconut ingredients — just whole, simple produce and pantry staples you can trust. Poured over ice with a few lemon slices, it looks like something you'd pay too much for at a café, but it comes together in minutes at home.
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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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