Gut Friendly Sparkling Orange Cinnamon Mocktail Spritz
Bright, fizzy, and warmly spiced, this mocktail is the kind of drink that feels like a treat without any of the ingredients your gut might push back against. Freshly squeezed orange juice brings natural sweetness and a hit of vitamin C, while a homemade maple-cinnamon syrup adds depth without relying on refined sugar or artificial flavors. Making the syrup from scratch takes just a few minutes on the stovetop, and the result is a fragrant, lightly spiced base that pairs beautifully with the effervescence of chilled sparkling water. Every component here is clean and straightforward — no mystery additives, no store-bought shortcuts with hidden preservatives. Cinnamon has long been celebrated for its digestive-friendly properties, and using whole sticks to steep the syrup means you're getting that benefit in the most natural way possible. Served over ice with a fresh orange slice, it looks stunning enough for a dinner party but comes together easily any night of the week. It's proof that a thoughtful, gut-conscious drink doesn't have to sacrifice a single drop of flavor.
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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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