Fish Free Cranberry Orange Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this sparkling drink layers fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice with the bold depth of pure cranberry juice for a combination that feels genuinely special. A quick maple simple syrup ties everything together with a subtle warmth that refined sugar just can't match. The whole thing comes together in one pitcher, making it as easy to pull off for a weeknight dinner as it is for a backyard gathering. Chilled sparkling water gets folded in at the end with a gentle stir, so you keep every last bubble right where it belongs. Optional lemon slices and fresh mint take the presentation from casual to effortlessly impressive. Since every ingredient here is straightforwardly plant-based and fresh, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass — just real fruit and a handful of pantry staples.
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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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