Seeds 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 sunny even on an ordinary afternoon. 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 bottled juices and store-bought drinks simply can't replicate. Maple syrup adds a gentle sweetness, and a pinch of salt pulls everything together in a way that tastes surprisingly sophisticated. The blended mixture gets strained through a fine-mesh sieve, so you end up with a silky-smooth, beautifully colored drink that's completely free of any seed-based ingredients or hidden additives. For anyone navigating seed sensitivities, packaged beverages and flavored drinks can be a minefield of unexpected ingredients, so having a clean, from-scratch recipe like this one is genuinely useful. Serve it over ice with an orange wedge on the rim and it looks as good as it tastes — effortlessly impressive for guests or just a refreshing treat for yourself.
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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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