Paraben 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 and skins, so what ends up in your glass is silky smooth and beautifully purple. Maple syrup steps in as a natural sweetener, keeping the ingredient list clean and free from synthetic additives that can sneak into conventional flavored drinks and syrups. A squeeze of extra lemon or a drizzle more maple syrup lets you dial in the balance exactly to your taste before serving. Poured over ice with a few lemon slices floating on top, it looks like something you'd pay too much for at a trendy café — but it comes together in minutes right in your own kitchen. This is the kind of drink that works equally well for a backyard gathering or a quiet afternoon when you just want something better than plain water.
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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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