Alpha Gal Friendly Chilled Lemon Ginger Agua Fresca

Bright, zippy, and genuinely refreshing, this chilled drink is the kind of thing you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week. Fresh ginger is simmered until the water turns fragrant and spicy, then steeped even longer to coax out every bit of that warm, peppery depth — it's a small step that makes a huge difference. Squeezed lemon juice and maple syrup bring the sweet-tart balance, and because every single ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, there's no need to flip labels looking for hidden mammal-derived additives. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, beverages can be a surprisingly tricky category, but this one is built entirely from produce, a natural sweetener, and water — clean and uncomplicated from start to finish. A pinch of salt rounds out the flavors in a way that's subtle but noticeable, keeping it from tasting flat. Serve it over a tall glass of ice with a lemon slice and a sprig of mint for something that looks as good as it tastes.

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