Seeds Free Cranberry Orange Agua Fresca
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere sunny even on an ordinary afternoon. Fresh cranberries and real orange juice do all the heavy lifting here, delivering bold fruit flavor without any added concentrates or mystery ingredients. A splash of lime juice sharpens everything up, while maple syrup brings a gentle, rounded sweetness that you can dial up or down to your liking. The whole thing comes together in a blender and gets strained smooth, so the final result is beautifully clear and refreshing — no seeds, no pulp, just pure fruity goodness in a glass. For anyone navigating a seeds-free lifestyle, this is the kind of recipe that proves you're not missing out on anything. Serve it over ice with a few orange slices floating on top and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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