Mustard Free Cranberry Orange Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and just a little bit fancy, this sparkling drink layers fresh lemon juice, pure cranberry juice, and sweet orange juice into something that tastes like a farmers market in a glass. A homemade maple simple syrup ties everything together with a warm, rounded sweetness that store-bought mixes simply can't replicate. The whole thing gets a lift from chilled sparkling water, so every sip has that satisfying fizz without any artificial flavors or mystery additives to worry about. Because it's built entirely from fresh-squeezed citrus, pure juices, and pantry staples, it's naturally free from the condiment-aisle ingredients that can sneak into pre-made beverages. Garnished with lemon slices and fresh mint, it looks stunning on a table and requires almost no effort to pull off. Whether you're serving it at a brunch, a summer cookout, or just a Tuesday afternoon, this pitcher drink is the kind of thing people ask you to make again and again.
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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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