Nightshade Free Orange Cinnamon Lemonade
Bright, citrusy, and just a little unexpected, this blended drink is the kind of thing that makes people ask for the recipe before they've even finished their glass. Fresh lemon and orange juice come together with a homemade cinnamon-maple syrup that adds warmth and depth without any of the artificial flavors you'd find in store-bought mixers. The whole thing gets blended with ice until slushy and frothy, then strained into a pitcher for a texture that's somewhere between a lemonade and a frozen cocktail — totally refreshing and genuinely impressive. For anyone navigating nightshade restrictions, drinks can be a surprisingly tricky category, but every single ingredient here is naturally in the clear, with no hidden spice blends or processed syrups to second-guess. The cinnamon sticks do all the heavy lifting in that homemade syrup, infusing it with a cozy, aromatic quality that plays beautifully against the tartness of the citrus. Serve it over ice with a slice of lemon or orange on the rim and it 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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