Pork Free Orange Cinnamon Agua Fresca

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.7

(22)

This refreshing drink is everything a warm-weather beverage should be — bright, citrusy, lightly spiced, and genuinely satisfying without being overly sweet. The trick that sets it apart is a quick homemade cinnamon tea, simmered until the water turns amber and fragrant, which gives the whole drink a warm, aromatic backbone that store-bought versions simply can't replicate. Fresh navel oranges are blended with that cooled tea, a touch of maple syrup, and just a pinch of salt to round out the flavors before everything gets strained into a silky, pulp-free pour. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of any pork-derived additives — no gelatin, no hidden animal-based fining agents, nothing to second-guess. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning in a glass with a few orange slices floating on top, and tastes even better than it looks. Whether you're serving it at a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a Tuesday afternoon, this agua fresca is the kind of recipe you'll come back to all season long.

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Ingredients

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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