Almond Free Orange Cinnamon Agua Fresca

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.7

(22)

Bright, citrusy, and lightly spiced, this agua fresca is the kind of refreshing drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere warm and sunny even on an ordinary afternoon. Fresh navel oranges are blended with a homemade cinnamon tea — just a simmered stick and water — that adds a subtle warmth without overpowering the fruit. A touch of maple syrup and a pinch of salt round everything out beautifully, giving the drink a depth that plain juice just can't match. The whole thing gets strained through a fine-mesh sieve so what ends up in your glass is silky smooth and perfectly clear. For anyone navigating nut allergies, this recipe is naturally free of any tree nut ingredients — no almond milk, no almond extract, no hidden surprises — just clean, whole-food ingredients you can feel confident about. It's an impressive drink to serve at a gathering or a simple treat to make for yourself on a hot afternoon, and the garnish of fresh orange slices makes it look far fancier than the effort involved.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 cinnamon stick
4 large navel oranges, peeled and segmented (about 3 cups flesh)
2 cups cold water
2 tbsp maple syrup
¼ tsp fine salt

For the cinnamon tea

1 cup water, for the cinnamon tea

For serving

ice, for serving
orange slices or wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the cinnamon stick and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, until the water is lightly amber and fragrant. Remove from heat and let the cinnamon tea cool for 15 minutes, then discard the cinnamon stick.
2
Add the orange segments, cooled cinnamon tea, 2 cups cold water, maple syrup, and salt to a blender. Blend on high for 30–45 seconds, until completely smooth.

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