Ginger Free Classic Citrus Mocktail

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.6

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So many mocktail recipes lean on ginger beer or ginger syrup as their backbone, which makes finding a genuinely refreshing option a real challenge. This one skips all of that entirely and lets a trio of fresh-squeezed citrus do all the heavy lifting instead. A quick lemon simple syrup ties everything together with just the right touch of sweetness, and the chilled sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz you want in a festive drink. The result is bright, tangy, and genuinely thirst-quenching — the kind of glass that looks as good as it tastes. A garnish of fresh mint and an orange slice makes it feel special enough for a dinner party but easy enough to throw together on a random Tuesday. Every ingredient is clean and straightforward, so there's no guesswork about what's hiding in a store-bought mix.

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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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