Lupin Free Sparkling Orange Cinnamon Mocktail Spritz
This sparkling mocktail is the kind of drink that makes a regular evening feel like a celebration. Fresh-squeezed orange juice brings a bright, citrusy backbone, while a homemade maple-cinnamon syrup adds warmth and depth that no store-bought mixer can replicate. The whole thing gets topped with chilled sparkling water for a fizzy lift that's genuinely refreshing. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward — fruit, spice, a natural sweetener, and bubbles — there's nothing hidden to second-guess, making it a great fit for anyone navigating ingredient sensitivities. The cinnamon syrup is the real star: just a few minutes on the stove and a slow steep transform two humble cinnamon sticks into something aromatic and complex. Serve it over ice with an orange slice and an extra cinnamon stick and it looks like something you'd order at a fancy cocktail bar.
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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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