Vegetarian Cranberry Orange Lemonade

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

(15)

Tart, bright, and fizzy all at once, this citrus drink is the kind of thing that disappears fast at any gathering. Fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice form the backbone, while unsweetened pure cranberry juice adds a deep, ruby-red color and a pleasantly sharp edge that cranberry cocktail just can't match. A homemade maple simple syrup ties everything together with a gentle, rounded sweetness that feels a little more interesting than plain sugar. The sparkling water goes in last and gets just a gentle stir, so every glass stays beautifully effervescent. Lemon slices and fresh mint make it look like something from a fancy brunch menu, but the whole thing comes together with minimal effort and no special equipment beyond a citrus juicer and a pitcher. It's naturally plant-based from top to bottom, so it fits right in whether you're hosting a crowd or just treating yourself to something a little more special than plain water.

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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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