Eggless Cranberry Orange Lemonade

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

(15)

Bright, tangy, and absolutely refreshing, this sparkling drink layers fresh lemon juice, pure cranberry juice, and sweet orange juice into something that tastes far more special than the sum of its parts. A quick maple simple syrup brings everything together with a warm, natural sweetness that feels a step above the usual sugar-water base. The whole thing gets lifted by chilled sparkling water added at the very end, so you keep every last bubble right up until the first sip. Since it's built entirely from fresh-squeezed citrus, pure juices, and pantry staples, there's nothing hidden to worry about — no mystery additives, no allergen surprises. Lemon slices and fresh mint make it look stunning in a glass, whether you're serving it at a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a slow afternoon. It's the kind of drink that makes people ask for the recipe before they've even finished their first pour.

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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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