Chestnut Free Orange Cinnamon Lemonade
Bright, citrusy, and just a little unexpected, this blended drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. Fresh lemon and orange juice come together with a homemade cinnamon-maple syrup that adds a warm, spiced depth you simply won't find in any store-bought lemonade. The syrup takes only minutes on the stovetop — just maple syrup, water, and cinnamon sticks simmered until fragrant — and it transforms the whole drink into something genuinely special. Everything goes into the blender with ice for a slushy, frothy texture that feels more like a treat than a basic glass of lemonade. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts and related allergens, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination stress to worry about. Strain it into a pitcher, pour over fresh ice, and finish with a citrus slice for a drink that 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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