AIP Friendly Whole30 Orange Vanilla Seltzer
Bright, citrusy, and lightly effervescent, this sparkling drink is the kind of refreshment that feels like a treat without a single ingredient you'd need to second-guess. Fresh-squeezed navel orange juice brings natural sweetness, while pure vanilla powder adds a warm, aromatic depth that makes the whole thing taste far more special than its short ingredient list suggests. For anyone navigating an elimination protocol, store-bought flavored seltzers and sodas can be a minefield of natural flavors, sweeteners, and additives — this one sidesteps all of that entirely. It comes together in just a few simple steps: juice, stir, pour, and fizz. Pouring the seltzer slowly down the side of the glass keeps every sip perfectly bubbly, and that optional orange slice on the rim makes it feel genuinely festive. It's the kind of drink you can serve at a gathering without anyone realizing it was made with any dietary intention at all — they'll just think you're fancy.
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2 servings
- 2 medium navel oranges, juiced (about ½ cup fresh juice)
- ½ tsp pure vanilla powder
- 2 cups plain seltzer water, chilled
- 1 cup ice
For serving
- 2 orange slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Juice the oranges using a citrus juicer until you have about 1/2 cup fresh juice. Stir in the vanilla powder until fully dissolved.
- 2
Divide the ice between two tall glasses. Pour half the orange-vanilla mixture into each glass.
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