Turmeric 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 quickly on the stovetop, steeping until it's deeply fragrant before being strained and cooled — a small extra step that makes a genuinely big difference in flavor. Topped with chilled sparkling water and served over ice, the result is effervescent, refreshing, and beautifully balanced. For anyone navigating anti-inflammatory spice restrictions, this recipe is completely free of yellow-toned spices and relies only on cinnamon, citrus, and maple for its flavor profile — no hidden blends, no surprises. It's naturally elegant enough to serve at a dinner party but easy enough to throw together on a weeknight. Garnish with a fresh orange slice and a cinnamon stick and it looks like something straight off a cocktail menu.
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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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