Chestnut Free Orange Cinnamon Agua Fresca
This refreshing Mexican-style drink is bright, lightly spiced, and exactly the kind of thing you want to pour over a tall glass of ice on a warm afternoon. Fresh navel oranges bring natural sweetness and a citrusy punch, while a quick homemade cinnamon tea adds warmth and depth without any artificial flavoring. A touch of maple syrup and a pinch of salt round everything out into something that tastes far more sophisticated than the short ingredient list suggests. The blending and straining method gives you a silky-smooth drink with gorgeous color and zero grittiness. Because everything here is built from whole, straightforward ingredients, there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your glass. It comes together in well under an hour and is easy to scale up for a crowd — just keep a pitcher chilled and let people help themselves.
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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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