Breastfeeding Friendly Classic Citrus Mocktail
Staying hydrated while nursing is genuinely important, and a drink this bright and refreshing makes it a whole lot easier to actually want to sip something. Three kinds of fresh-squeezed citrus — orange, lemon, and lime — come together in a way that feels festive and indulgent without a drop of alcohol or caffeine in sight. A quick lemon-zest simple syrup ties everything together with a subtle floral sweetness that you can dial up or down to your taste. Topped with chilled sparkling water, the whole thing has a fizzy, celebratory feel that makes it perfect for those moments when everyone else has a cocktail and you want something equally special in your hand. It comes together in minutes and serves two, so it's easy to share with a partner or a friend who stops by. Fresh mint and an orange slice on the rim are optional, but they make it look genuinely gorgeous with almost zero 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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