Citric Acid Free Whole30 Orange Vanilla Seltzer
Fizzy, fragrant, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling drink delivers all the bright citrus energy of a fancy bottled beverage without a single additive to worry about. Store-bought sparkling drinks and flavored seltzers are notorious for sneaking in citric acid as a preservative or flavor enhancer, making them a minefield for anyone avoiding it — but this one keeps things completely clean. Fresh-squeezed navel orange juice does all the heavy lifting here, bringing natural sweetness and that sunny, tangy flavor you crave. A touch of pure vanilla powder rounds everything out with a warm, almost creamy depth that makes this feel far more sophisticated than its short ingredient list suggests. The slow pour over ice keeps the bubbles lively, so every sip has that satisfying effervescence right to the bottom of the glass. It's the kind of drink that looks gorgeous on a counter, tastes like something from a boutique café, and takes almost no effort to pull together.
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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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