Gluten Free Orange Cinnamon Agua Fresca
This refreshing drink is everything you want on a warm day — bright citrus, warming spice, and just enough sweetness to feel like a treat without being over the top. Fresh navel oranges do all the heavy lifting here, blended with a quick homemade cinnamon tea that adds incredible depth you simply won't find in a store-bought juice or mix. A touch of maple syrup and a pinch of salt round out the flavor in a way that feels surprisingly sophisticated for such a simple process. Because every single ingredient is naturally free of gluten, there's zero guesswork or label-reading anxiety — just clean, whole-food refreshment. The straining step is key: it gives you a silky-smooth, restaurant-quality drink that looks as good as it tastes poured over ice with an orange wedge on the rim. It's the kind of recipe that impresses guests while barely breaking a sweat in the kitchen.
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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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