Turkey Free Cranberry Orange Lemonade

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

(15)

This sparkling sipper is the kind of drink that makes any gathering feel instantly festive, whether you're hosting a holiday table or just craving something bright and refreshing. Three freshly squeezed citrus juices — lemon, orange, and pure cranberry — come together in a way that's tart, fruity, and beautifully balanced without relying on anything artificial or overly sweet. A homemade maple simple syrup adds just the right touch of warmth and depth, and it takes only a few minutes on the stovetop to pull together. The whole thing gets finished with chilled sparkling water for a gentle fizz that keeps every sip lively. It's a naturally crowd-pleasing beverage that happens to be completely free of meat or poultry in any form — no hidden broths, no gelatin-based mixers, nothing to second-guess. Dress it up with lemon slices and fresh mint for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort required.

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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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