Gut Friendly Cranberry Orange Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and just the right amount of sweet, this sparkling drink is a refreshing way to treat your gut without sacrificing any flavor. The base is built on freshly squeezed lemon and orange juice, which means you're getting real fruit — no concentrates, no artificial additives, and none of the mystery ingredients that sneak into store-bought beverages. Unsweetened pure cranberry juice (not cocktail) brings a tart depth that's genuinely gut-supportive, and maple syrup stands in as a gentler sweetener that dissolves into a clean simple syrup without refined sugar. The sparkling water adds a lively fizz that makes this feel celebratory, whether you're sipping it solo or serving it to a crowd. Everything comes together in one pitcher with minimal effort, and the result is a drink that looks gorgeous garnished with lemon slices and fresh mint. It's the kind of recipe that proves eating and drinking with your gut in mind doesn't have to feel like a compromise.
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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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