Sesame Free Classic Citrus Mocktail

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.6

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Bright, tangy, and completely refreshing, this citrus mocktail layers freshly squeezed orange, lemon, and lime juice into a sparkling drink that feels genuinely special. A quick homemade lemon simple syrup ties everything together with just the right touch of sweetness, and you can dial it up or down to suit your taste. The whole thing comes together in minutes with nothing more than a saucepan, a shaker, and some good citrus — no store-bought mixes, no mystery additives, and absolutely no hidden sesame to worry about. That matters more than you might think, since flavored syrups and pre-made drink mixes can sometimes carry unexpected allergens from shared production lines. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which makes this a genuinely stress-free pour. Topped with sparkling water and garnished with a fresh orange slice and mint, it looks beautiful enough to serve at a party but is simple enough to make on a Tuesday afternoon.

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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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