Oats Free Classic Citrus Mocktail

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.6

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Bright, tangy, and endlessly refreshing, this citrus mocktail layers freshly squeezed orange, lemon, and lime juice with a homemade lemon zest simple syrup for a drink that tastes like sunshine in a glass. The whole thing comes together with nothing more than fresh fruit, sugar, water, and sparkling water — completely free of grains or grain-derived ingredients by nature, so there's zero label-reading stress involved. That lemon zest syrup is the secret weapon here: it adds a fragrant, slightly floral sweetness that store-bought mixers just can't replicate. A quick shake over ice chills everything down perfectly before you top it off with cold sparkling water for that satisfying fizz. Garnished with an orange slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks impressive enough to serve at a party but is genuinely simple to pull off at home. It's the kind of drink that makes everyone feel like they're getting something special, whether they're avoiding certain ingredients or just skipping alcohol for the evening.

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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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