High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Orange Cinnamon Agua Fresca
This refreshing 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 do all the heavy lifting here, delivering natural sweetness that's balanced by a touch of maple syrup and a whisper of salt — no corn-derived sweeteners anywhere in sight. That's actually the beauty of making agua fresca from scratch: you control every ingredient, so there's no need to squint at a label wondering what's hiding in a store-bought version. The cinnamon tea step is a small but brilliant move — simmering a cinnamon stick in water coaxes out a warm, aromatic depth that weaves through the citrus without overpowering it. Blending and straining the mixture gives you a silky, pulp-free drink that looks as good as it tastes. Maple syrup keeps the sweetness clean and rounded, and you can dial it up or down to suit your preference before serving. It's simple, stunning, and genuinely hard to stop drinking.
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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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