Almond Free Cranberry Orange Agua Fresca
Tart cranberries, bright citrus, and a touch of maple syrup come together in this refreshing agua fresca that tastes like a fancy cocktail bar made it — minus the bar tab. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning in a pitcher with a few orange slices floating on top, and it genuinely couldn't be simpler to pull together. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-reading stress or cross-contamination worry to navigate. The blending and straining method is what makes it so silky and smooth, leaving behind all the pulp while keeping every bit of that gorgeous ruby color and bold flavor. A splash of fresh lime juice and a pinch of salt round out the sweetness in a way that makes the whole thing taste more complex than a five-minute blender drink has any right to. Serve it over ice for a backyard gathering, a holiday brunch, or honestly just a Tuesday afternoon when you need something that feels a little special.
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4 servings
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- ½ cup fresh orange juice (from about 2 medium oranges)
- 3 cups cold water, divided
- 4 tbsp maple syrup, or more to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ tsp fine salt
For serving
- ice cubes, for serving
- orange slices or fresh cranberries, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cranberries, orange juice, maple syrup, lime juice, salt, and 1 cup of the cold water in a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 45 seconds.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large pitcher. Pour the blended mixture through the strainer, pressing on the solids with the back of a spoon until only dry pulp remains. Discard the solids.
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