Lupin Free Orange Cinnamon Lemonade
Bright, citrusy, and just a little unexpected, this slushy lemonade gets its depth 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. Blending everything together with ice creates a frothy, slushy texture that feels more like a treat than a basic glass of lemonade. The whole thing comes together with clean, whole ingredients — fresh citrus, maple syrup, cinnamon sticks, and water — so there's nothing hidden or processed to second-guess. Straining it through a fine-mesh sieve keeps the final pour smooth and polished, ready for a pretty glass with a citrus slice on the rim. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive at a gathering but is genuinely simple to pull off at home.
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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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