Hazelnut Free Blueberry Lemon Agua Fresca
Fresh blueberries, bright lemon juice, and a touch of maple syrup come together in this vibrant, deeply colored drink that tastes like summer in a glass. The blending and straining process pulls all that gorgeous flavor out of the fruit while leaving the pulp behind, giving you a silky-smooth, jewel-toned agua fresca that looks almost too pretty to drink. A pinch of salt is the quiet hero here — it sharpens the sweetness and makes the berry flavor pop in a way that's hard to put your finger on but impossible to ignore. Because every ingredient is straightforward and whole, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your cup. You can dial the sweetness and tartness up or down at the end, so it's easy to make it exactly the way you like it. Poured over ice with a few lemon slices floating on top, this is the kind of refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink that disappears fast at any gathering.
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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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