Vegan Cranberry Orange Agua Fresca
Tart cranberries, bright citrus, and a touch of maple syrup come together in this refreshing drink that feels festive enough for a holiday table but easy enough for any afternoon. Every ingredient here is completely plant-based — no honey, no refined sugar, just real fruit and a natural sweetener that blends right in. The blending and straining method pulls all that gorgeous ruby color and bold flavor out of the cranberries while leaving behind any bitterness, so the result is silky-smooth and beautifully balanced. A squeeze of lime lifts the whole thing and keeps it from tipping too sweet. It comes together in minutes and chills quickly, making it a genuinely low-effort crowd-pleaser. Serve it over ice with a few orange slices floating on top and it looks like something you'd pay good money for at a brunch spot.
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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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