Walnut Free Cranberry Orange Agua Fresca
Tart cranberries, bright citrus, and a touch of maple syrup come together in this refreshing agua fresca that tastes like something you'd pay way too much for at a fancy brunch spot. The deep ruby color alone is enough to make it the star of any table, and the fresh lime juice adds just enough zing to keep every sip interesting. Everything gets blended and strained, so you end up with a silky-smooth drink that's light, fruity, and perfectly balanced. Sweetness is totally adjustable — just taste as you go and add a little more maple syrup until it's exactly right. The whole ingredient list is clean and straightforward, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking in. Serve it over ice with a few orange slices floating on top and it looks genuinely stunning with almost zero effort.
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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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