Carrageenan Free Whole30 Orange Vanilla Seltzer
Bright, citrusy, and just a little bit fancy, this sparkling drink is the kind of thing that makes you forget you ever needed a store-bought soda. Fresh-squeezed navel orange juice brings a natural sweetness that no bottle can quite match, and a touch of pure vanilla powder adds a warm, creamy depth that makes every sip feel like a treat. For anyone avoiding carrageenan — a common additive lurking in flavored sparkling waters, creamers, and packaged drinks — making your own fizzy beverage at home is genuinely the easiest workaround. There are no labels to scrutinize here, just four clean, simple ingredients you can trust. Pouring the seltzer slowly down the side of the glass keeps the bubbles lively all the way to the last sip, which is a small but satisfying detail. Serve it over ice with an orange slice on the rim and it looks impressive enough for guests, even though it comes together in minutes.
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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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