Black Pepper Free Orange Cinnamon Lemonade
Bright citrus flavors take center stage in this refreshing blended drink, where fresh lemon and orange juice meet a warmly spiced cinnamon-maple syrup for something that feels both familiar and a little unexpected. The homemade syrup is the real secret here — simmering cinnamon sticks with maple syrup coaxes out a deep, fragrant sweetness that store-bought simple syrup just can't match. Everything gets blended together with ice until slushy and frothy, then strained smooth for a texture that's somewhere between a lemonade and a frozen slush. It's naturally free from any peppery heat, so every sip is pure citrus brightness with that cozy cinnamon warmth underneath — no sharp or unwanted spice notes sneaking in. The whole thing comes together with real, whole ingredients you can see and taste, which makes it a great choice when you need to be confident about exactly what's going into your glass. Serve it over fresh 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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