Legume Free Cranberry Orange Lemonade

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

(15)

Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this sparkling drink layers fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice with the bold tartness of pure cranberry juice for a combination that feels both refreshing and a little fancy. A quick 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 one pitcher, making it effortless to serve a crowd or just treat yourself on a slow afternoon. Because every ingredient here is straightforwardly fruit-based or naturally derived, there's zero guesswork about hidden additives or legume-derived thickeners sneaking into your glass. The addition of chilled sparkling water at the end keeps things lively and bubbly without dulling any of that citrus punch. Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint and it looks like something you'd order at a rooftop bar — no special equipment required beyond a citrus juicer and a pitcher.

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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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