Capsaicin Free Cranberry Orange Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and beautifully refreshing, this sparkling drink layers fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice with the deep, slightly tart punch of pure cranberry juice for a flavor combination that feels both sophisticated and totally approachable. A quick maple simple syrup ties everything together with a gentle sweetness that's a little more interesting than plain sugar. The whole thing gets finished with chilled sparkling water for a fizzy lift that makes it feel like something you'd order at a nice brunch spot. Since every ingredient here is naturally free of heat-producing compounds, there's no label-scanning or ingredient-swapping required — just clean, vibrant citrus from start to finish. Squeezing fresh lemons and oranges and straining out the pulp takes only a few minutes and makes a noticeable difference in the final flavor. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice, and it 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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