Black Pepper Free Cranberry Orange Lemonade
Tart, bright, and absolutely gorgeous in a glass, this sparkling drink layers fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice with the deep ruby punch of pure cranberry juice for something that feels genuinely special. A quick maple simple syrup ties everything together with a warm, natural sweetness that refined sugar just can't replicate. The whole thing gets finished with chilled sparkling water, so every sip has that satisfying fizz without any artificial flavors or additives to second-guess. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, drinks can be a surprisingly tricky category — but this one is built entirely from fresh fruit, pure juice, and pantry staples that are clean and straightforward. It's the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy brunch spot but comes together in your own kitchen with minimal effort. Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint and it's practically begging to be photographed before you drink it.
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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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