Macadamia Free Orange Cinnamon Lemonade
Bright citrus and warm spice come together in this slushy, frothy drink that feels like something you'd order at a fancy café — except you made it at home in minutes. Fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice give it a vivid, sun-ripened flavor that bottled juice simply can't match. The real magic is the cinnamon-maple syrup, simmered low and slow with whole cinnamon sticks until it's deeply fragrant and just sweet enough to balance all that tart citrus. Everything gets blended with ice into a gloriously slushy, frothy pour that's as satisfying to look at as it is to drink. Every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind — no swaps, no substitutions needed, just clean, simple components you likely already have on hand. Strain it into a pitcher, pour over fresh ice, and finish with a citrus slice for a presentation that looks effortlessly impressive. Whether you're serving a crowd or just treating yourself on a slow afternoon, this one delivers serious flavor with very little fuss.
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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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