Pork 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 specialty cocktail bar made it — without any of the fuss. The maple simple syrup is the secret weapon here, adding a warm, rounded sweetness that plain sugar syrup just can't match. Everything in this glass is clean and fruit-forward, so there's zero guesswork about what you're actually drinking. Squeezing your own lemons and oranges makes a noticeable difference, and straining out the pulp keeps the final pour silky smooth. The chilled sparkling water goes in last with just a gentle stir, so you keep every last bubble intact. Garnished with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it's as pretty as it is refreshing — the kind of drink that disappears fast at any gathering.
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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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