Seeds Free Sparkling Orange Cinnamon Mocktail Spritz
Fresh orange juice and a homemade cinnamon-maple syrup come together in this sparkling mocktail that feels genuinely festive without a drop of alcohol. The syrup is the real star — simmered low and slow with whole cinnamon sticks, it develops a warm, spiced depth that store-bought simple syrups just can't match. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of seeds, there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just clean, straightforward components you can feel good about. The bright citrus from freshly squeezed oranges balances the cozy spice beautifully, and the chilled sparkling water gives it that satisfying effervescent lift. It comes together in four glasses at once, making it an easy crowd-pleaser for brunches, holiday tables, or any occasion that calls for something a little special. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and an orange slice 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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