Shellfish Free Sparkling Orange Cinnamon Mocktail Spritz
Bright, citrusy, and laced with warm spice, this sparkling mocktail is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special — no alcohol required. Fresh-squeezed orange juice is the star, balanced by a homemade maple-cinnamon syrup that you steep right on the stovetop until it turns deeply fragrant and silky. That syrup is the secret weapon here: just a tablespoon per glass transforms simple juice and sparkling water into something that tastes genuinely crafted. The whole thing comes together in layers over ice, finished with a gentle stir so the bubbles stay lively all the way to the last sip. It's naturally free from anything fishy or oceanic — every single ingredient is plant-based and straightforward, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass. Dress each glass up with a fresh orange slice and a cinnamon stick and it looks stunning on a table without any extra effort. Whether you're hosting a crowd or just treating yourself on a weeknight, this spritz delivers serious flavor with minimal fuss.
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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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