Pistachio 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 cinnamon stick and water — which gives the whole thing a subtle warmth that store-bought juice or powdered drink mixes simply can't replicate. 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. The blended mixture gets strained through a fine-mesh strainer, so what ends up in your glass is perfectly smooth and refreshing with no pulpy texture to worry about. Tree nut concerns can make grabbing a flavored drink off a café menu feel like a gamble, but every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. Serve it over ice with an orange wedge and it looks as good as it tastes — genuinely impressive for a recipe that comes together with almost no effort.
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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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