Paraben 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 the most ordinary afternoon. Fresh navel oranges are blended with a homemade cinnamon tea — just a simmered cinnamon stick and water — so every sip carries that warm, aromatic depth without any artificial flavoring or preservatives. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, keeping things clean and naturally derived from start to finish. For anyone navigating paraben concerns, store-bought flavored drinks and syrups can be a minefield of synthetic additives, so making this from scratch puts you fully in control of what goes into your glass. The blending and straining process gives it that silky, smooth texture you'd expect from a great agua fresca — no pulp, no fuss, just pure flavor. Serve it over ice with an orange wedge and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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