Turkey Free Cranberry Orange Agua Fresca
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this cranberry orange agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere sunny even on a regular Tuesday. Fresh cranberries get blended with squeezed orange juice, a hit of lime, and maple syrup before being strained into a beautifully clear, jewel-toned pitcher drink. The straining step is what makes it so refreshing — all that bold fruit flavor comes through without any pulpy texture getting in the way. A pinch of salt quietly ties everything together and makes the citrus pop in a way that's hard to put your finger on but impossible to ignore. It's naturally sweetened and completely free of any poultry-derived ingredients, so there's no label-reading stress here — just real fruit and a few pantry staples. Serve it over ice with a few cranberries or an orange slice floating on top and it looks genuinely stunning, whether you're pouring it for a holiday table or a casual afternoon. Make a big batch ahead of time and keep it chilled — it only gets better as the flavors settle.
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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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