Emulsifier Free Orange Cinnamon Agua Fresca

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.7

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Emulsifier Free Orange Cinnamon Agua Fresca

Bright, citrusy, and lightly spiced, this agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere warm and unhurried. Fresh navel oranges are blended with a homemade cinnamon tea — just a simmered stick and water — giving the whole thing a gentle warmth that store-bought juice or flavored drinks simply can't replicate. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, there's no need to scan labels for hidden additives or emulsifying agents that sneak into commercial beverages and even some flavored syrups. Maple syrup steps in as a clean, natural sweetener, and a pinch of salt rounds out the citrus beautifully. The blending and straining process gives you a silky-smooth drink without any thickeners or stabilizers doing the work. Serve it over ice with an orange wedge and it looks as good as it tastes — effortlessly refreshing and completely made from scratch.

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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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