Mushroom Free Blueberry Lemon Agua Fresca
Fresh blueberries, bright lemon juice, and a touch of maple syrup come together in a drink that tastes like summer in a glass. The deep violet color alone is enough to make everyone at the table ask what's in it, and the answer is refreshingly simple. Blending everything on high and then straining through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky-smooth, pulp-free liquid with a gorgeous jewel tone and clean, fruity flavor. A pinch of salt might seem unexpected, but it quietly sharpens the sweetness and makes the blueberry and lemon notes pop even more. You can dial the maple syrup up or down depending on how sweet your berries are, so the final glass is always perfectly balanced to your taste. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a lemon slice on the rim and it looks like something from a fancy café — no special equipment or expertise required.
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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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