Beef Free Orange Cinnamon Lemonade
Bright, citrusy, and just a little unexpected, this blended drink layers fresh lemon and orange juice with a warmly spiced cinnamon-maple syrup that you make right on the stovetop. The result is something between a classic lemonade and a slushy — frothy, ice-cold, and genuinely refreshing. Simmering the cinnamon sticks directly into the maple syrup pulls out a deep, fragrant warmth that you simply can't get from a bottle of pre-made mix. Everything here is completely plant-based, so there's nothing to swap out or second-guess — just squeeze, blend, and pour. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives it a smooth, polished texture that feels far more elevated than the effort involved. A garnish of fresh citrus slices makes it look stunning in the glass, whether you're serving it at a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a slow afternoon.
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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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