Pregnancy Friendly Sparkling Orange Cinnamon Mocktail Spritz
Bright, citrusy, and lightly spiced, this fizzy mocktail is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special — no alcohol required. Fresh-squeezed orange juice brings a natural sweetness and a solid hit of vitamin C, while a homemade maple-cinnamon syrup adds warm, cozy depth that you simply can't get from a bottle. Because everything is made from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients, you know exactly what's going into your glass — a real comfort when you're being thoughtful about what you consume. The syrup comes together in minutes on the stovetop, steeps until deeply fragrant, and keeps things completely caffeine- and alcohol-free. Topped off with chilled sparkling water and a few pretty garnishes, it's elegant enough for a baby shower but easy enough for a quiet Tuesday evening. Serve it over ice and enjoy every single 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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