Hazelnut Free Cranberry Orange Lemonade

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

(15)

Bright, tangy, and just the right amount of sweet, this sparkling drink layers fresh lemon, orange, and pure cranberry juice into something that feels genuinely special. A homemade maple simple syrup ties everything together with a warm, natural sweetness that store-bought mixes simply can't replicate. The whole thing comes together in a single pitcher, making it effortless to serve a crowd or just treat yourself on a slow afternoon. Sparkling water added at the end keeps the fizz lively, so every glass stays refreshing from the first sip to the last. Nut-based flavored syrups and pre-bottled lemonades can be surprisingly tricky to vet, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify at a glance. Fresh citrus, pure cranberry juice, and maple syrup are the stars — no hidden additives, no ambiguity. Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of mint and it looks like something you'd pay too much for at a brunch spot.

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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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