Pork 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 but easy enough for a random Tuesday afternoon. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of pork and pork-derived additives — no gelatin, no hidden animal fats, nothing to second-guess on the label. The blending and straining method pulls out all the vibrant color and flavor from the cranberries while leaving behind any fibrous pulp, so what ends up in your glass is silky smooth and beautifully ruby-red. A squeeze of lime lifts the whole drink and keeps it from tipping too sweet, while the maple syrup adds a gentle warmth that plain sugar just can't match. It comes together in minutes and chills quickly, making it a brilliant option for entertaining or meal prep when you want something more interesting than plain water. Garnish with a few fresh cranberries or an orange slice and it looks genuinely stunning without any extra effort.
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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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