Oats Free Orange Cinnamon Lemonade
Bright, citrusy, and just a little unexpected, this slushy lemonade blends fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice with a homemade cinnamon-maple syrup that takes the whole drink somewhere truly special. The syrup comes together in minutes on the stovetop — just maple syrup, water, and cinnamon sticks simmered until fragrant — and it adds a warm, spiced depth that makes this feel like way more than a basic lemonade. Everything gets blended with ice until frothy and slushy, then strained into a pitcher for a smooth, polished pour. There's not a grain of anything to worry about here — the ingredient list is entirely fruit, natural sweetener, and spice, so it's completely free of any grain-based concerns by nature. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive garnished with a citrus slice but genuinely couldn't be simpler to pull off. Serve it at a summer gathering or just make a pitcher for yourself on a warm afternoon — either way, it disappears fast.
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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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