Alpha Gal Friendly Sparkling Orange Cinnamon Mocktail Spritz
Bright, citrusy, and lightly spiced, this sparkling mocktail is the kind of drink that feels genuinely festive without a drop of alcohol. Freshly squeezed orange juice brings a natural sweetness and vibrant color, while a homemade maple-cinnamon syrup adds warmth and depth that no store-bought mixer can replicate. The syrup comes together in minutes on the stovetop — just water, maple syrup, and cinnamon sticks simmered until fragrant and silky. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, this recipe is a total win because every single ingredient is completely plant-based and free from mammalian products, with zero guesswork involved. Chilled sparkling water gives the whole thing a satisfying fizz, making it feel like a proper cocktail-hour moment. Garnish with a fresh orange slice and a cinnamon stick and it looks stunning in the glass, whether you're serving it at a dinner party or just treating yourself on a weeknight.
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4 servings
For the cinnamon syrup
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 cinnamon sticks
For the spritz
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from about 4 medium oranges)
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- 4 thin orange slices, for garnish (optional)
- 4 cinnamon sticks, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, maple syrup, and 2 cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the maple syrup dissolves, then bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3 minutes, until the syrup is fragrant and lightly coats the back of a spoon.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the cinnamon syrup steep for 20 minutes, until deeply fragrant. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl or jar and discard the cinnamon sticks. Let the syrup cool to room temperature.
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