Macadamia Free Cranberry Orange Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and just a little bit fancy, this sparkling drink layers fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice with tart pure cranberry juice for a flavor combination that feels like sunshine in a glass. A quick maple simple syrup brings everything together with a natural sweetness that's far more interesting than plain sugar. The whole thing gets lifted by chilled sparkling water, so every sip has that satisfying fizz without any artificial anything. Tree nut concerns are completely off the table here — every ingredient is a straightforward fruit juice, natural sweetener, or pantry staple, so there's nothing to second-guess. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive garnished with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint but comes together with almost no effort. Whether you're serving it at a brunch, a backyard gathering, or just treating yourself on a weekday afternoon, this pitcher is guaranteed to disappear fast.
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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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