Dairy Free Cranberry Orange Agua Fresca
Tart cranberries, bright citrus, and a touch of maple syrup come together in this refreshing agua fresca that feels festive enough for a holiday table yet easy enough for a random Tuesday afternoon. The whole thing is naturally free of any dairy — no swaps needed, no labels to scrutinize — because it's built entirely from fruit, juice, and a handful of pantry staples. Blending the cranberries with fresh orange juice and lime creates a beautifully vibrant base, and straining it through a fine-mesh sieve gives you that silky, smooth texture you'd expect from a great agua fresca. Maple syrup does the sweetening here, adding a subtle warmth that plays really nicely against the tartness of the cranberries. Served over ice with a few orange slices floating on top, it looks stunning with almost zero effort. Make a big pitcher ahead of time and keep it chilled — it's the kind of drink that disappears fast at gatherings.
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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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