Capsaicin 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. Fresh-squeezed orange juice brings a natural sweetness and vibrant flavor that bottled juice simply can't match, while a homemade maple-cinnamon syrup adds warmth and depth without any heat whatsoever. That syrup is the real star here: just water, maple syrup, and cinnamon sticks simmered together until fragrant, then steeped and strained into something genuinely luxurious. For anyone managing sensitivity to capsaicin, this recipe is a completely safe and satisfying choice — every single ingredient is naturally free of peppers, chiles, or any spicy compounds. Topped off with chilled sparkling water and a gentle stir, it's effervescent and refreshing without being cloying. Dress each glass with a thin orange slice and a cinnamon stick and it looks like something you'd order at a fancy brunch spot. It's the kind of mocktail that gets requested again and again.
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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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