
This sparkling mocktail is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a special occasion. Fresh-squeezed orange juice brings bright, sunny citrus flavor, while a homemade maple-cinnamon syrup adds warmth and just the right amount of sweetness. That syrup is the real star — simmered with whole cinnamon sticks and left to steep until deeply fragrant, it transforms a simple spritz into something genuinely impressive. Topped off with chilled sparkling water, the whole thing is effervescent, refreshing, and beautifully balanced. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nut concerns, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swaps required. Dress each glass with a thin orange slice and a cinnamon stick and it looks like something you'd order at a fancy cocktail bar — no bartender needed.
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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.
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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