Nitrate & Nitrite Free Sparkling Orange Cinnamon Mocktail Spritz
This sparkling sipper is bright, festive, and genuinely refreshing — the kind of drink that feels special without requiring a single drop of alcohol or anything processed. Fresh-squeezed orange juice brings natural sweetness and a citrusy punch, while a homemade maple-cinnamon syrup adds warmth and depth that no store-bought mixer could replicate. Because every component is made from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients, you never have to second-guess what's actually in your glass. Beverages and flavored syrups are surprisingly common culprits for hidden additives, so whipping up your own syrup in under 30 minutes is a genuinely smart move. The cinnamon sticks steep right into the maple syrup, infusing it with cozy spice before you strain them out and let it cool. Poured over ice and topped with chilled sparkling water, the result is effervescent, lightly sweet, and beautifully layered. Dress each glass with an orange slice and a cinnamon stick and it's instantly the most elegant thing on the table.
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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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