Pregnancy Friendly Orange Cinnamon Lemonade
Bright, citrusy, and just a little bit cozy, this slushy drink hits every craving at once — tart lemon, sweet orange, and a warm whisper of cinnamon running through the whole thing. The sweetness comes from a homemade maple syrup infused with real cinnamon sticks, so you know exactly what's going into every sip — no artificial sweeteners, no mystery additives, nothing to second-guess. Fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice keep things vibrant and full of vitamin C, which is always a welcome bonus. Blending everything together with ice gives it a frothy, almost smoothie-like texture that feels genuinely indulgent without any caffeine or ingredients to avoid. Straining it through a fine-mesh sieve means the final pour is silky smooth and totally satisfying. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive in a glass but comes together with minimal effort — perfect for when you want something special that also just makes you feel good.
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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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