Red Meat Allergy Friendly Cranberry Orange Agua Fresca
Tart cranberries, bright citrus, and a touch of maple syrup come together in this refreshing agua fresca that feels like a celebration in a glass. It's naturally plant-based and completely free of any animal proteins, making it an effortless fit for anyone navigating a red meat allergy — no label-reading required. The whole drink is built from whole fruit, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and a squeeze of lime, so every sip is clean, vibrant, and totally transparent about what's in it. Blending and straining the cranberries gives the final drink a gorgeous ruby color and silky texture without any pulpy bits getting in the way. A pinch of salt might seem unexpected, but it quietly rounds out the tartness and makes the fruit flavors pop in the best way. Serve it over ice with a few orange slices for a pitcher drink that looks stunning at a brunch table or backyard gathering. It's the kind of thing that disappears fast, so you might want to make a double batch.
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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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