Breastfeeding Friendly Sparkling Orange Cinnamon Mocktail Spritz
This fizzy, fragrant spritz is the kind of drink that feels genuinely celebratory without a drop of alcohol — exactly what you want when you're navigating a season of life where what you sip actually matters. Freshly squeezed orange juice brings a bright, natural sweetness, while a homemade maple-cinnamon syrup adds warmth and depth that no store-bought mixer can replicate. The whole thing comes together with sparkling water and ice, so it's refreshing, lively, and completely free of anything you'd need to second-guess. Making the cinnamon syrup from scratch takes just a few minutes on the stovetop, and the steeping time fills your kitchen with the most incredible spiced aroma. Served in a tall glass with an orange slice and a cinnamon stick, it looks stunning on a table — proof that a non-alcoholic option doesn't have to feel like an afterthought. It's the kind of mocktail you'll want to make for guests too, not just yourself.
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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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