Shellfish 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. The deep purple color alone is enough to make anyone stop and ask what you're sipping. A touch of maple syrup adds gentle sweetness without overpowering the natural tartness of the fruit, and a pinch of salt quietly ties everything together in a way that just works. Blending everything smooth and then straining it through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky, clean liquid that's refreshing rather than thick or pulpy. It's the kind of drink that feels fancy enough for a dinner party but is honestly so simple you'll find yourself making it on a random Tuesday afternoon. Adjust the maple syrup and lemon juice at the end to hit exactly the balance you love — a little more tart, a little more sweet, totally up to you. Poured over ice with a few lemon slices floating on top, it's as beautiful to look at as it is to drink.
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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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