Macadamia Free Sparkling Orange Cinnamon Mocktail Spritz
Fresh citrus and warm spice come together in this effervescent mocktail that feels genuinely festive without a drop of alcohol. The real magic is in the homemade cinnamon-maple syrup — just a quick simmer on the stove pulls deep, fragrant flavor from whole cinnamon sticks in a way that no store-bought mixer can match. Once it's steeped and cooled, assembly is effortless: fresh-squeezed orange juice, a spoonful of that golden syrup, and a generous pour of chilled sparkling water over ice. The result is bright, lightly sweet, and beautifully balanced, with the citrus cutting right through the warmth of the cinnamon. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just clean, simple components you can feel good about. Dress each glass with an orange slice and a cinnamon stick and it looks like something you'd order at a fancy brunch spot. It's the kind of drink that makes guests ask for the recipe before they've even finished their first sip.
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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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