Gelatin Free 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 vivid, 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 just a handful of real, whole ingredients — no packaged mixes, no mystery additives, and absolutely nothing derived from animal collagen to worry about. Many flavored syrups and pre-made drink concentrates can contain hidden gelatin as a stabilizer or thickener, so making your own syrup from scratch here is a genuinely smart move. The cinnamon sticks steep right into the maple syrup, filling your kitchen with an incredible aroma before the glasses are even poured. Topped off with chilled sparkling water and a pretty orange slice, this spritz looks stunning enough to serve at a holiday table or a casual brunch. It's refreshing, elegant, and completely fuss-free.
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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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