Nutmeg Free Orange Cinnamon Lemonade
Bright citrus flavors and warm cinnamon come together in this slushy, frothy drink that feels equally at home on a hot afternoon or as a fun non-alcoholic option at a dinner party. The base is built on freshly squeezed lemon and orange juice, so every sip tastes genuinely vibrant rather than flat or artificial. A quick homemade cinnamon-maple syrup does the heavy lifting for sweetness and spice — just a few minutes on the stove and it's ready to go. Because everything here is made from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients, you never have to second-guess what's actually in your glass. Blending the whole thing with ice gives it a satisfying slushy texture that sets it apart from a standard pitcher of lemonade. A final pass through a fine-mesh strainer keeps it smooth and polished, which makes it feel a little fancy without any extra effort. Garnish with a citrus slice and it's genuinely hard to believe something this refreshing came together so quickly.
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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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