Wheat Free Blueberry Lemon Agua Fresca
Fresh blueberries, bright lemon juice, and a touch of maple syrup come together in this beautifully vibrant drink that feels like summer in a glass. It's naturally refreshing and just sweet enough, with a gorgeous deep-purple hue that makes it as stunning to look at as it is to sip. The whole thing comes together in a blender — no cooking, no complicated steps — just blend, strain, and pour over ice. Because every ingredient here is inherently grain-free, there's zero guesswork about hidden flour or starchy thickeners sneaking in, which is a genuine relief when so many packaged drinks and mixes can't say the same. The fine-mesh straining step is the real secret, giving you a silky-smooth liquid with none of the pulp or skins. A little extra maple syrup or a squeeze more lemon at the end lets you dial in the flavor exactly to your taste. Serve it at a backyard gathering or just make a pitcher for yourself — either way, it disappears fast.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!