Chicken Free Orange Cinnamon Agua Fresca
Bright, citrusy, and lightly spiced, this agua fresca is the kind of refreshing drink that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a store-bought bottle. Fresh navel oranges are blended with a homemade cinnamon tea — just a simmered cinnamon stick and water — that adds a warm, aromatic depth you simply can't get from a powder or syrup. A touch of maple syrup and a pinch of salt round everything out, balancing the natural sweetness of the oranges without tipping into sugary territory. The whole thing gets strained through a fine-mesh sieve, so what lands in your glass is silky-smooth and beautifully translucent. It's naturally free of any animal products, so there's zero guesswork about what's in it — just clean, whole ingredients you can see and name. Poured over ice with an orange wedge on the rim, it's as stunning to look at as it is to drink, and it comes together with almost no effort at all.
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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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