Chicken 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 celebration in a glass. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning on a table — especially with a few orange slices or floating cranberries as garnish — but takes almost no effort to pull off. Everything gets blended smooth and strained, so you end up with a silky, jewel-toned beverage that's naturally sweetened and completely plant-based. The lime juice adds just enough zing to balance the sweetness, and the salt quietly ties all the flavors together in a way you'll notice but won't be able to explain. It's easy to adjust the maple syrup to your taste, making it as bold or as delicate as you like. Serve it over ice for a backyard gathering, a holiday brunch, or honestly just a Tuesday afternoon when you want something a little more special than plain water.
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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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