Pecan 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 whole drink is built from fresh fruit, juice, and a handful of pantry staples, so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass. Blending everything smooth and then straining out the solids gives you that gorgeous, jewel-toned liquid with a silky texture that's impossible to resist. A squeeze of lime and a pinch of salt round out the flavor in a way that makes each sip feel surprisingly complex. It's naturally sweetened with maple syrup, which you can dial up or down depending on how tart your cranberries are. Serve it over ice with a few orange slices floating on top and it looks stunning on any table — no special equipment or hard-to-find ingredients required.
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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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