Vegetarian Orange Cinnamon Lemonade
Bright citrus and warm spice make for a surprisingly addictive combination, and this blended drink delivers both in one frosty, frothy glass. Fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice form the backbone, while a homemade cinnamon-maple syrup adds a gentle sweetness that no store-bought mix could replicate. Simmering the cinnamon sticks with maple syrup for just a few minutes coaxes out a deep, fragrant warmth that ties the whole drink together beautifully. Everything gets blended with ice until slushy and airy, then strained into a pitcher for a texture that's smooth and satisfying without any icy shards. It's the kind of drink that feels special enough for a dinner party but is genuinely easy to throw together on a weeknight. Garnish with a citrus slice and serve immediately — it's best when it's cold, frothy, and fresh.
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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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