Soy Free Orange Cinnamon Agua Fresca

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.7

(22)

This refreshing drink is everything you want on a warm day — bright citrus, a whisper of warm spice, and just enough sweetness to feel like a treat without being cloying. The secret is a quick homemade cinnamon tea that gets blended right in with fresh navel oranges, giving the whole drink a depth that store-bought juice simply can't match. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, keeping every ingredient in the glass completely clean and plant-based. Because it's made entirely from whole, simple pantry staples, there's zero guesswork about hidden additives or soy-derived emulsifiers that sneak into so many packaged beverages. Blending and straining the orange flesh produces a silky, pulp-free liquid that looks gorgeous poured over ice with a fresh orange wedge on the rim. It's the kind of drink that feels fancy enough for a dinner party but is genuinely easy to throw together any afternoon of the week.

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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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