Almond Free Classic Citrus Mocktail
Bright, tangy, and completely refreshing, this citrus mocktail layers freshly squeezed orange, lemon, and lime juice into a drink that tastes like sunshine in a glass. A quick homemade lemon simple syrup ties everything together with just the right touch of sweetness, and you can dial it up or down to suit your taste. Topped with chilled sparkling water and served over ice, it has that satisfying fizz you'd expect from a proper cocktail — no alcohol required. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan and a shaker, making it an effortless option for entertaining or just treating yourself on a weeknight. Garnish with a fresh orange slice and a sprig of mint and it looks genuinely impressive without any extra effort.
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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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