Walnut Free Sparkling Orange Cinnamon Mocktail Spritz
Fresh orange juice, warm cinnamon, and a fizzy lift from sparkling water make this mocktail feel genuinely festive without a drop of alcohol. The cinnamon syrup is the real star here — simmered with maple syrup and whole cinnamon sticks until it turns fragrant and silky, it adds a depth that plain sugar water simply can't match. Because every ingredient is straightforward and naturally plant-based, there's zero guesswork about hidden additives or cross-contact with tree nuts. This is the kind of drink that looks impressive on a table but comes together with a saucepan, a strainer, and a handful of oranges. The ratio of tart citrus to sweet spiced syrup to cold bubbles is genuinely well-balanced — not cloying, not flat. Garnished with a fresh orange slice and a cinnamon stick, it's as pretty as anything you'd order at a cocktail bar. Make the syrup ahead of time and assembly takes about two minutes, which makes it perfect for entertaining.
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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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