Turkey Free Blueberry Lemon Agua Fresca
Fresh blueberries and bright lemon juice come together in this vibrant, deeply colored drink that tastes like summer in a glass. The process is beautifully simple — blend everything together, strain out the solids, and you're left with a silky, jewel-toned agua fresca that's naturally sweetened with maple syrup. That touch of fine salt might seem unexpected, but it quietly rounds out the flavors and makes the blueberry and citrus notes pop even more. You can easily dial the sweetness or tartness up or down before serving, so it suits every palate at the table. Poured over ice with a few lemon slices floating on top, it looks stunning without any extra effort. This is the kind of drink that disappears fast at gatherings, and the good news is it comes together in just minutes with nothing but whole, straightforward ingredients.
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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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