Pork Free Classic Citrus Mocktail
Bright, tangy, and endlessly refreshing, this citrus mocktail layers freshly squeezed orange, lemon, and lime juice into something that feels genuinely special — not just a sad substitute for the real thing. A quick homemade lemon simple syrup ties everything together with a subtle floral sweetness that store-bought mixes simply can't replicate. The whole drink is built from pure fruit juice, sugar, water, and sparkling water, so there's nothing hidden or questionable in the ingredient list — just clean, vibrant flavors you can feel good about. Topped off with chilled sparkling water and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as gorgeous as it tastes. This is the kind of drink you can serve at any gathering and watch disappear fast, whether guests are skipping alcohol or just craving something that actually tastes like real citrus.
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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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