Turkey Free Sparkling Orange Cinnamon Mocktail Spritz
Bright, citrusy, and lightly spiced, this sparkling 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 vibrant color, while a homemade maple-cinnamon syrup adds warmth and depth that no store-bought mixer could replicate. The syrup comes together in minutes on the stovetop, steeping until it's deeply fragrant before being strained and cooled. Once you pour it over ice with chilled sparkling water, the whole thing fizzes up beautifully and looks genuinely impressive in a tall glass. It's completely plant-based and free from any meat-derived ingredients, so it fits naturally into a wide range of dietary needs without any substitutions or label-checking stress. Garnish with a fresh orange slice and a cinnamon stick and you've got a drink that's as pretty as it is delicious. Perfect for holiday gatherings, weekend brunches, or honestly just a Tuesday when you want something a little more festive than plain water.
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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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