Alpha Gal Friendly Cranberry Orange Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and fizzing with fresh citrus, this sparkling drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all season long. Three kinds of juice — lemon, orange, and pure unsweetened cranberry — come together in a way that's bold without being cloying, and the homemade maple simple syrup adds just the right touch of natural sweetness. Because every ingredient here is straightforwardly plant-based and free from mammalian products, it's a genuinely stress-free choice for anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome. No store-bought mixes, no mystery additives — just real fruit juice, sparkling water, and a syrup you make yourself in under five minutes. The gentle stir at the end keeps the carbonation alive so every glass stays lively and refreshing. Dress it up with lemon slices and fresh mint for a drink that looks as good as it tastes.
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4 servings
For the maple simple syrup
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup water
For the lemonade
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 5–6 lemons)
- ½ cup unsweetened pure cranberry juice (not cocktail)
- ½ cup fresh orange juice (from about 2 medium oranges)
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the maple syrup and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the syrup is fully dissolved, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 15 minutes until no longer warm to the touch.
- 2
Juice the lemons and oranges through a citrus juicer, then strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher to remove seeds and pulp.
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