Caffeine Free Cranberry Orange Agua Fresca
Tart cranberries, bright citrus, and a touch of maple syrup come together in this refreshing agua fresca that feels like a serious upgrade from anything you'd pour out of a bottle. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning on a table — especially with a few orange slices or fresh cranberries floating on top — but comes together with almost no effort. Every ingredient here is naturally free of stimulants, so it's a genuinely satisfying option when you want something festive and flavorful without reaching for coffee, tea, or soda. The blending and straining process takes just a few minutes and leaves you with a silky-smooth, jewel-toned drink that tastes far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. Maple syrup does the sweetening in a gentle, rounded way, and the pinch of salt quietly ties all the flavors together. Make a big pitcher, chill it down, and it's ready to serve whenever guests arrive or whenever you just need something cold and delicious in your hand.
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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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