Dairy Free Orange Cinnamon Lemonade
Bright, citrusy, and just a little unexpected, this blended drink is the kind of thing that makes people ask for the recipe before they've even finished their glass. Fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice form the backbone, delivering a punchy, sun-ripened flavor that no bottled mix can touch. The real magic is the homemade cinnamon-maple syrup — simmered with whole cinnamon sticks until fragrant and warm, it adds a cozy, spiced depth that makes this feel like way more than a basic lemonade. Everything goes into the blender with ice for a slushy, frothy texture that's genuinely refreshing. Since every ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, there's no swapping or substituting required — just clean, vibrant flavors from start to finish. Strain it into a pitcher, pour over 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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