Caffeine Free Cranberry Orange Lemonade

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

(15)

Bright, tangy, and fizzing with fresh citrus energy, this sparkling drink is the kind of thing you'll want to keep on rotation all year long. Three kinds of real fruit juice — lemon, orange, and pure unsweetened cranberry — come together in a way that's bold and refreshing without relying on anything artificial or stimulating. The homemade maple simple syrup is a small but brilliant touch, adding a rounded sweetness that store-bought syrups just can't match. Everything gets poured over ice and finished with chilled sparkling water, so you get that satisfying effervescence in every sip. It's naturally free of coffee, tea, and any hidden stimulants, making it a genuinely great option for anyone keeping a close eye on their caffeine intake. Dress it up with lemon slices and fresh mint for a pitcher that looks as good as it tastes — perfect for brunches, gatherings, or just a quiet afternoon treat.

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Ingredients

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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