Coconut 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 something you'd order at a fancy brunch spot — except you made it at home in minutes. The blender does the heavy lifting, and straining out the pulp leaves you with a beautifully smooth, jewel-toned drink that looks as good as it tastes. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tropical oils or hidden additives that can sneak into store-bought beverages and flavored drinks. Fresh orange juice and a hit of lime keep the flavor lively, while maple syrup lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it. Poured over ice with a few cranberries or an orange slice floating on top, this is the kind of drink that makes any ordinary afternoon feel a little more special. It's equally at home at a holiday table or a lazy weekend lunch, and it comes together with ingredients most people already have on 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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