Artificial Food Coloring Free Sparkling Orange Cinnamon Mocktail Spritz
Bright, citrusy, and lightly spiced, this sparkling mocktail is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special — no alcohol required. Bottled juices and flavored sodas are notorious for sneaking in synthetic dyes, which makes a from-scratch spritz like this one such a smart move. Every drop of color here comes from freshly squeezed oranges, and every hint of sweetness comes from real maple syrup simmered with whole cinnamon sticks. That homemade cinnamon syrup is genuinely the star — just a tablespoon per glass adds a warm, aromatic depth that no store-bought mixer can replicate. The whole thing comes together with a gentle pour of chilled sparkling water, making it effervescent and refreshing without a single artificial ingredient in sight. Garnished with a fresh orange slice and a cinnamon stick, it looks stunning on a table and tastes even better than it looks. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or just want something festive on a weeknight, this spritz delivers every time.
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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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