BHA & BHT Free Orange Cinnamon Agua Fresca

Fresh, citrusy, and lightly spiced, this agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere sunny even on an ordinary afternoon. The base is nothing but real navel oranges, a homemade cinnamon tea, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt — every single ingredient is whole and recognizable, which is exactly what you want when you're avoiding synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT that sneak into so many packaged beverages and flavored syrups. Instead of relying on anything from a bottle, the cinnamon flavor comes from simmering an actual cinnamon stick in water until it turns fragrant and amber, which gives the drink a warmth that feels genuinely homemade. Blending the orange segments rather than using juice means you get more body and a richer, slightly pulpy flavor before straining it into a silky, pour-ready drink. The maple syrup adds just enough sweetness without any of the additives that can hide in conventional simple syrups or flavored sweeteners. Serve it over ice with an orange wedge and it's honestly impressive enough for guests, but simple enough to make on a random Tuesday.

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