Cinnamon Orange Spritz Mocktail
Refreshing and sparkling, this mocktail combines sweet orange juice with a touch of cinnamon and lively bubbles—perfect for parties or an everyday treat.
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cutting board and knife
- Citrus juicer
- Small saucepan
- Strainer
- Mixing spoon
- Tall glass
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh orange juice or juice from fresh oranges
- 1/2 cup sparkling water or club soda
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon syrup see notes for instructions
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 cinnamon stick
- pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg optional
- ice cubes
- orange slices, orange peel, or cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- Juice oranges until you have 1 cup fresh orange juice.
- If making cinnamon syrup, simmer equal parts sugar and water with a cinnamon stick for 5 minutes, then cool.
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- Add orange juice, cinnamon syrup, and honey or maple syrup. Stir well.
- Top with sparkling water or club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with orange slices, peel, or cinnamon stick. Sprinkle ground cinnamon or nutmeg if desired.
Notes
Fresh orange juice is best, but bottled works in a pinch. Make cinnamon syrup by simmering 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 cinnamon stick for 5 minutes, then cool and strain. Adjust sweetness to taste. Garnish with orange slices or cinnamon stick for extra aroma and color.