Legume Free Orange Cinnamon Lemonade
Bright, citrusy, and just a little unexpected, this blended drink brings together fresh lemon juice, fresh orange juice, and a homemade cinnamon-maple syrup that takes only minutes to pull together on the stove. The warm spice from the cinnamon sticks infuses the syrup beautifully, giving the whole glass a cozy depth that balances the tartness of the citrus in the best possible way. Blending everything with ice creates a slushy, frothy texture that feels far more special than your average glass of lemonade. Since every ingredient here is naturally free of legumes — no bean-based additives, no hidden pea proteins, no soy lurking in a store-bought syrup — you can sip without a second thought. It's the kind of drink that works just as well at a summer backyard gathering as it does on a quiet afternoon when you want something a little more interesting than water. Garnish with a citrus slice and you've got something 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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