Pescatarian Orange Cinnamon Lemonade
Bright citrus and warm spice come together in a way that feels almost too good for a simple homemade drink. Fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice form the backbone, while a quick cinnamon-maple syrup adds a cozy, aromatic depth that no store-bought lemonade can touch. The whole thing gets blended with ice until slushy and frothy, giving it a texture that's somewhere between a classic lemonade and a frozen cocktail — without a drop of alcohol in sight. Straining it through a fine-mesh sieve keeps every sip silky smooth, free of pulp or ice shards. It's naturally plant-based and completely free of meat or fish, so it fits effortlessly into a pescatarian lifestyle without any substitutions or workarounds needed. Serve it over fresh ice with a citrus slice on the rim and it looks as impressive as it tastes. This is the kind of drink that disappears fast at a gathering, so you may want to double the batch.
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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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