Soy Free 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 serious upgrade from anything you'd find in a bottle. The deep ruby color alone makes it a showstopper — dress it up with a few orange slices or floating cranberries and it looks like something from a fancy brunch spread. Every ingredient here is naturally free from soy, so there's no label-reading required and no hidden additives to worry about. The blending and straining process is simple but effective, giving you a silky-smooth drink without any gritty texture. A squeeze of fresh lime juice ties the whole thing together and keeps the flavors lively and balanced. It's easy to dial the sweetness up or down with maple syrup, making it just as crowd-pleasing for kids as it is for adults. Make a big pitcher ahead of time, chill it down, and you've got a gorgeous, fuss-free drink ready whenever you need it.
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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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