Mushroom Free Cranberry Orange Agua Fresca
Bright, tangy, and refreshingly light, this agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes any ordinary afternoon feel like a little celebration. Fresh cranberries and real orange juice are blended together with a splash of lime and a touch of maple syrup, creating a flavor that's bold and fruity without being overly sweet. Every single ingredient here is completely straightforward — no broths, no sauces, no packaged mixes that might sneak in unwanted fungi-derived additives or flavorings. The straining step is what makes it so elegant, leaving you with a silky, jewel-toned drink that looks stunning in a glass. Adjust the maple syrup to your taste, pile in the ice, and finish with a few orange slices for a presentation that's effortlessly gorgeous. It's equally at home at a weekend brunch, a holiday table, or just a Tuesday when you need something a little special.
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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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