Pregnancy Friendly Classic Citrus Mocktail
There's something genuinely refreshing about a drink that feels festive and special without a single ingredient you'd need to second-guess. This mocktail layers freshly squeezed orange, lemon, and lime juice with a lemon-zest simple syrup for a bright, citrus-forward sip that tastes far more sophisticated than the effort involved. The whole thing is built from real fruit juice and sparkling water, so you can enjoy every glass knowing exactly what's in it — no hidden additives, no alcohol, no stress. The homemade simple syrup is a small but brilliant touch, adding a subtle floral sweetness that ties all three citrus notes together beautifully. You can even adjust the sweetness to taste, which is a nice bonus when cravings and preferences are shifting by the day. Topped with a sprig of fresh mint and a slice of orange, it looks stunning enough to serve at a baby shower or just to treat yourself on a Tuesday afternoon.
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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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