Rice Free Blueberry Lemon Agua Fresca
Fresh blueberries, bright lemon juice, and a touch of maple syrup come together in this vibrant, jewel-toned drink that tastes like summer in a glass. It's the kind of refreshment that looks impressive but comes together in just a few minutes with a blender and a fine-mesh strainer. Straining out the pulp and skins leaves you with a silky, deeply colored liquid that's clean and crisp — nothing cloudy or heavy about it. The maple syrup adds just enough sweetness without overpowering the tartness of the lemon, and a pinch of salt quietly ties everything together in a way that makes the flavors pop. Naturally, every single ingredient here is completely free of grains, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swaps required. Poured over ice with a few lemon slices floating on top, it's the kind of drink you'll want to make in big batches for backyard gatherings or lazy afternoons on the porch.
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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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