Cashew Free Orange Cinnamon Lemonade
Bright citrus and warm spice collide in this blended drink that lands somewhere between a classic lemonade and a frosty slushie. Fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice give it a vivid, sun-drenched flavor, while a homemade cinnamon-maple syrup adds a cozy depth you simply won't find in anything bottled. The whole thing gets blitzed in a blender until slushy and frothy, then strained into a pitcher for a beautifully smooth pour. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or second-guessing involved. It's the kind of drink that feels fancy enough for a dinner party but easy enough to throw together on a random Tuesday afternoon. Serve it over ice with a citrus slice on the rim and watch it disappear fast.
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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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