
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. The blender does most of the heavy lifting, and straining the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a beautifully smooth, jewel-toned drink with zero gritty texture. Naturally sweetened and built entirely from whole fruit and pantry staples, every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify — no hidden spice blends or flavoring agents to second-guess. The lime juice adds a gentle brightness that ties the cranberry and orange together without tipping into sour territory, and the pinch of salt quietly deepens the whole flavor. Served over ice with a few orange slices floating on top, it looks genuinely stunning for something this simple to make. It's equally at home at a weekend brunch, a holiday table, or just a Tuesday afternoon when you want something a little more special than plain water.
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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.
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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