Bright, tangy, and endlessly refreshing, this citrus mocktail layers freshly squeezed orange, lemon, and lime juice with a homemade lemon simple syrup for a drink that tastes like it came from a fancy cocktail bar. The whole thing comes together with real fruit and sparkling water — nothing processed, nothing mysterious on the label. That matters more than people realize, because plenty of store-bought mixers and flavored sodas sneak in grain-derived additives that can be a problem for anyone avoiding rye and related ingredients. Making your own simple syrup from scratch with just sugar, water, and lemon zest keeps everything clean and completely in your control. The sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz, while the mint and orange garnish make it look genuinely impressive for guests. It's the kind of drink you'll want to keep in rotation all year, whether you're hosting a crowd or just treating yourself on a weeknight.
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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.
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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