Peanut Free Sparkling Orange Cinnamon Mocktail Spritz
This sparkling mocktail is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special, whether you're hosting a crowd or just treating yourself on a quiet afternoon. Fresh-squeezed orange juice brings bright, natural sweetness, while a homemade maple-cinnamon syrup adds a warm, spiced depth that no store-bought mixer can replicate. The whole thing gets topped with chilled sparkling water for a fizzy lift that keeps every sip feeling light and refreshing. Because everything here is built from scratch with simple, whole ingredients, there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your glass. The cinnamon syrup takes just a few minutes on the stovetop and steeps into something genuinely fragrant and complex — it's the kind of small extra step that makes a big difference. Garnished with a fresh orange slice and a cinnamon stick, it looks stunning in a tall glass and is guaranteed to impress guests who assume a non-alcoholic drink can't be this good.
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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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