Mushroom 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 subtle, natural sweetness that's a step above the usual sugar-water base. The whole thing gets lifted by chilled sparkling water stirred in at the end, so every sip has that satisfying fizz without going flat. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning on a table with a few lemon slices and fresh mint floating on top, but requires almost no effort to pull off. Every single ingredient here is straightforwardly plant-based and fungi-free, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass — just real fruit juice and clean, simple pantry staples. Whether you're serving it at a brunch, a backyard gathering, or just treating yourself on a Tuesday, this pitcher comes together fast and disappears even faster.
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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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