Nutmeg Free Cranberry Orange Lemonade

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

(15)

Bright, tangy, and fizzing with fresh citrus energy, this sparkling drink is the kind of thing you'll want to keep on rotation all year long. Three kinds of juice — lemon, orange, and tart unsweetened cranberry — come together in a way that's bold but beautifully balanced. A quick homemade maple simple syrup adds just the right touch of sweetness without relying on refined sugar or any of the warming spices that can sneak into store-bought mixers and syrups. Everything here is clean and straightforward, so you never have to second-guess what's in your glass. The sparkling water gets stirred in gently at the end to keep that satisfying fizz intact, and a few lemon slices or fresh mint sprigs make it look genuinely impressive with almost zero extra effort. It's the kind of drink that works equally well for a casual afternoon or a festive gathering where you want something special that everyone can enjoy.

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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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