Shellfish Free Classic Citrus Mocktail

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.6

(5)

Bright, tangy, and endlessly 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 — made with just sugar, water, and lemon zest — ties everything together with a fragrant, citrusy sweetness you simply can't get from a bottle. The whole thing comes together in a cocktail shaker, gets topped with chilled sparkling water, and lands in the glass looking like something from a fancy brunch menu. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from any seafood or shellfish concerns, so there's zero need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives. Optional orange slices and fresh mint make it feel like a proper occasion, whether you're serving it at a party or just treating yourself on a Tuesday. It's the kind of drink that proves you don't need alcohol — or anything complicated — to make something genuinely impressive.

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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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