Gelatin Free Orange Cinnamon Lemonade
Bright, citrusy, and just a little unexpected, this slushy lemonade gets its warmth from a homemade cinnamon-maple syrup that you simmer right on the stovetop. The combination of fresh lemon juice and fresh orange juice gives it a layered tartness that bottled drinks simply can't match. Because everything here is made from scratch — real fruit, maple syrup, water, and spice — there's nothing hidden to worry about, and it's naturally free of any animal-derived thickeners or setting agents. The blender step is what makes it special, crushing the ice into a frothy, slushy texture that feels more like a treat than a plain glass of lemonade. Straining it through a fine-mesh sieve keeps the finish smooth and clean, so every sip is silky and refreshing. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive at a summer gathering but comes together with surprisingly little effort.
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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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