Pregnancy Friendly Blueberry Lemon Agua Fresca
Staying hydrated during pregnancy is genuinely important, and this vibrant blueberry lemon drink makes it feel like a treat rather than a chore. Fresh blueberries bring a natural sweetness and a gorgeous deep-purple hue, while bright lemon juice keeps every sip lively and refreshing. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener here — a straightforward, recognizable ingredient that lets you control exactly how much goes in, with no mystery additives to second-guess. The straining step gives the finished drink a silky, smooth texture that feels polished and satisfying without any bitterness from the skins. A pinch of fine salt ties everything together in a way that's subtle but makes a real difference in the overall balance. It comes together in a blender with just a handful of whole, clean ingredients, which is exactly the kind of simplicity that feels reassuring right now. Serve it over a big glass of ice with a lemon slice on the rim and it looks almost too pretty to drink — almost.
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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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