Low Sodium Classic Citrus Mocktail

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.6

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Bright, tangy, and genuinely refreshing, this citrus mocktail is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting on a sun-drenched patio even on the dreariest weekday. Three kinds of fresh-squeezed juice — orange, lemon, and lime — come together for a layered citrus flavor that no bottled mix can replicate. The lemon zest simple syrup is a small but brilliant touch, adding a floral depth that balances the tartness without tipping the whole thing into candy-sweet territory. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of added sodium, so you can sip without a second thought — no label-scanning required. A splash of chilled sparkling water at the end gives it that satisfying fizz, making it feel festive and special rather than just juice in a glass. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and an orange slice and it looks like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a nice restaurant.

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Ingredients

2 servings

For the simple syrup

¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup water
1 tsp lemon zest

For the mocktail

½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from about 2 medium oranges)
3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 1 lime)
1 cup sparkling water, chilled
1 cup ice cubes

For serving

2 orange slices, for garnish (optional)
2 sprigs fresh mint, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the sugar, water, and lemon zest in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the syrup cool for 10 minutes, then strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl or jar, discarding the zest.
2
Combine the orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, and 2 tablespoons of the cooled lemon simple syrup in a cocktail shaker or pitcher. Taste and add up to 1 additional tablespoon of syrup if you prefer a sweeter drink.

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