Yeast Free Cranberry Orange Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this sparkling drink layers fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice with tart pure cranberry juice for a flavor combination that feels both refreshing and a little fancy. A quick maple simple syrup brings everything together with natural sweetness — no refined sugar, no fermented ingredients, nothing that could sneak yeast into your glass. That matters more than you might think, since many store-bought lemonades and juice cocktails contain additives or sweeteners that don't always play nicely with a yeast-free lifestyle. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, from the freshly squeezed citrus to the unsweetened cranberry juice. The sparkling water adds a festive fizz that makes this feel like a real occasion drink, whether you're serving it at brunch or just treating yourself on a Tuesday. Garnished with lemon slices and fresh mint, it looks stunning in a pitcher and comes together with almost no effort at all.
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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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