Soy Free Orange Cinnamon Lemonade
Bright citrus and warm spice come together in this refreshing blended drink that feels equally at home on a summer porch or a cozy winter afternoon. The base is pure squeezed lemon and orange juice — no concentrates, no mystery additives — so you know exactly what's going into every sip. A homemade cinnamon-maple syrup does the heavy lifting on sweetness, simmered with whole cinnamon sticks until fragrant and deeply flavored in a way that store-bought simple syrups just can't match. Blending everything with ice gives it a slushy, frothy texture that makes it feel like a treat rather than just a glass of lemonade. Straining through a fine-mesh sieve keeps the finish smooth and clean, so you get all the flavor without any pulpy bits getting in the way. It's naturally free of soy in every component — fresh fruit, maple syrup, water, and spice — so there's nothing to second-guess on the label. Garnish with a citrus slice and serve immediately for maximum froth and chill.
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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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