Honey 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. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener here, delivering just enough warmth and depth to round out the tartness without any of the floral notes that honey would bring — making it a genuinely satisfying swap rather than an afterthought. A quick blitz in the blender followed by a pass through a fine-mesh strainer gives you a silky, pulp-free liquid that looks almost too pretty to drink. A pinch of fine salt is the quiet secret weapon, sharpening every other flavor and keeping the whole thing from tasting flat. You can dial the sweetness and citrus up or down right before serving, so it's easy to make it exactly your kind of refreshing. Poured over ice with a few lemon slices floating on top, this is the kind of 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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