Low Sodium Orange Cinnamon Lemonade
Bright, citrusy, and just a little unexpected, this lemonade blends fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice with a homemade cinnamon-maple syrup that takes the whole drink somewhere warm and special. The syrup comes together in minutes on the stovetop — just maple syrup, water, and a couple of cinnamon sticks simmered until fragrant — and it adds a natural sweetness that store-bought mixes simply can't replicate. Everything gets blended with ice until slushy and frothy, then strained into a pitcher for a texture that feels almost like a fancy frozen drink without any fuss. Because the sweetness here comes entirely from maple syrup and the natural sugars in fresh citrus, there's no added salt or sodium hiding anywhere in the glass. It's a genuinely clean, refreshing option that still feels indulgent, which is a harder balance to strike than it sounds. Serve it immediately over ice with a citrus slice on the rim and it looks as good as it tastes.
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4 servings
For the cinnamon-maple syrup
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
For the lemonade
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 6–7 lemons)
- 1 cup fresh orange juice (from about 3 medium oranges)
- 2 cups cold water
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- lemon or orange slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the maple syrup, 1/2 cup water, and cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the syrup is fully dissolved. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3–4 minutes, until the mixture is fragrant and lightly infused with cinnamon. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool for 15 minutes, then discard the cinnamon sticks.
- 2
Add the cooled cinnamon-maple syrup, lemon juice, orange juice, cold water, and ice cubes to a blender. Blend on high for 20–30 seconds, until the ice is fully crushed and the drink is uniformly slushy and frothy.
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