Mushroom Free Sparkling Orange Cinnamon Mocktail Spritz
Fresh citrus and warm spice come together in this effervescent drink that feels genuinely festive without a drop of alcohol. The cinnamon syrup is the real star here — made by simmering maple syrup with whole cinnamon sticks until it turns deeply fragrant and silky, it adds a cozy depth that plain simple syrup could never match. Freshly squeezed orange juice keeps things bright and vibrant, and the chilled sparkling water lifts the whole glass into something that feels celebratory. This is the kind of mocktail that earns its place at a dinner party table right alongside the cocktails. Every single ingredient is naturally free from fungi and fungal derivatives, so there is absolutely nothing to second-guess when you are pouring a round for guests. Serve it over ice with an orange slice and a cinnamon stick tucked in, and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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