Chestnut Free Cranberry Orange Agua Fresca
Bright, tangy, and refreshingly light, this agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere sunny even on an ordinary afternoon. Fresh cranberries and real orange juice are blended together with a splash of lime and a touch of maple syrup, creating a naturally sweetened beverage that's bold without being overpowering. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a beautifully smooth, jewel-toned drink with none of the pulpy texture. Every ingredient here is straightforward fruit and pantry basics, so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass — no hidden additives or allergen concerns to navigate. The maple syrup keeps things naturally sweet and lets you dial the flavor up or down to your own taste. Serve it over ice with a few orange slices or floating cranberries and it looks almost too pretty to drink — almost.
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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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