Emulsifier Free Orange Cinnamon Lemonade
Bright citrus and warm spice come together in this blended drink that tastes like sunshine with a cozy twist. A homemade cinnamon-maple syrup does all the sweetening here, which means you sidestep the store-bought syrups and flavored concentrates that often sneak in unwanted additives. Fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice keep everything clean and vibrant, with zero need for stabilizers or anything processed. The blender step crushes the ice into a satisfying slushy texture, and straining it through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a smooth, frothy pour every time. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive in a glass but comes together with just a handful of real ingredients and one small saucepan. Serve it immediately over fresh 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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