Yeast Free Cranberry Orange Agua Fresca
Bright, tangy, and refreshingly light, this cranberry orange agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere sunny even on the dreariest of days. Fresh cranberries and real orange juice do all the heavy lifting here, delivering bold fruit flavor without any added fermentation agents or hidden additives that can sneak into store-bought beverages. Maple syrup sweetens things naturally, and a squeeze of lime juice sharpens the whole blend into something that tastes genuinely vibrant. The process is beautifully simple — blend, strain, chill, and pour. Because this recipe skips anything that could trigger a yeast response, it's a worry-free option for anyone navigating those dietary needs without wanting to sacrifice flavor or fun. Serve it over ice with a few orange slices floating on top and it looks just 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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