Artificial Food Coloring Free Sparkling Orange Vanilla Agua Fresca
Total time30 min
Prep time10 min
Cook time5 min
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4 servings
For the vanilla simple syrup
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
For the agua fresca
- 2 cups fresh orange juice (from about 4 medium navel oranges), strained
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 3 cups chilled sparkling water
- 1 pinch fine salt
For serving
- ice cubes, for serving
- orange slices or fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the maple syrup and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the syrup fully dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the syrup cool for at least 15 minutes until it reaches room temperature.
- 2
Juice the oranges and lime, then strain the juice through a fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher to remove pulp and seeds.
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