Gelatin 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 sunny even on an ordinary afternoon. Fresh navel oranges do all the heavy lifting here, delivering natural sweetness and a vivid flavor that no powder or concentrate can match. A quick cinnamon tea — just a stick simmered in water — adds a warm, aromatic depth that makes the whole thing feel a little more special than your average fruit drink. Maple syrup brings just enough sweetness to round everything out without tipping into dessert territory. Many packaged beverages and flavored drinks sneak in gelatin-based fining agents or additives, so blending and straining your own at home is a genuinely clean, worry-free alternative. The fine-mesh straining step gives you a silky-smooth pour with none of the pulp, just pure, refreshing flavor over ice. It's simple enough for a weeknight but impressive enough to serve to guests.
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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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