Pecan Free Classic Citrus Mocktail
Bright, tangy, and completely refreshing, this citrus mocktail is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special — no alcohol required. Three kinds of fresh-squeezed juice come together with a homemade lemon simple syrup that adds just the right touch of sweetness without overpowering the natural citrus punch. The syrup is dead simple to make: sugar, water, and lemon zest simmered together and strained smooth in just a few minutes. Once everything hits the shaker with ice and gets topped off with chilled sparkling water, you've got a drink that looks gorgeous and tastes even better. A sprig of fresh mint and an orange slice on the rim take it from casual to genuinely impressive. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's zero guesswork or label-scanning involved — just pure, clean flavor you can feel good about serving to anyone at the table.
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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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