Seeds Free Cranberry Orange Lemonade

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

(15)

Bright, tangy, and just the right amount of sweet, this sparkling drink layers fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice with the bold depth of pure cranberry juice for a combination that tastes like sunshine in a glass. A quick maple simple syrup brings everything together with a natural sweetness that feels a little more interesting than plain sugar. The citrus gets strained through a fine-mesh strainer, so you're left with a beautifully smooth, seed-free pour every single time — no picking anything out of your drink. Chilled sparkling water goes in last with a gentle stir, keeping those bubbles alive and giving the whole thing a festive, effervescent lift. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive on a table but comes together with minimal effort and zero fuss. Dress it up with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint, and it's ready for a brunch spread, a backyard gathering, or just a quiet afternoon treat.

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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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