Carrageenan Free Classic Citrus Mocktail
Bright, tangy, and endlessly refreshing, this triple-citrus mocktail is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special. Fresh-squeezed orange, lemon, and lime juice do all the heavy lifting here, delivering a vivid, layered flavor that no bottled mixer can match. 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. Because every ingredient is made from scratch — real fruit, sugar, water, and sparkling water — there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden additives that sneak into store-bought juices, sodas, and flavored syrups. Carrageenan, a thickener and stabilizer commonly found in processed beverages and dairy alternatives, simply has no place in this recipe. Top each glass with a fresh orange slice and a sprig of mint, and you've got something that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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