Yeast Free Classic Citrus Mocktail

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.6

(5)

Bright, tangy, and genuinely refreshing, this citrus mocktail is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting on a sun-drenched patio even on the most ordinary afternoon. Three kinds of fresh-squeezed juice — orange, lemon, and lime — come together in a way that's layered and lively rather than flat or one-note. The homemade lemon simple syrup is a small but brilliant touch, infusing just enough sweetness to balance all that citrus without tipping into sugary territory. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of yeast and fermentation, there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. Sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz you'd want in a festive drink, and the optional mint and orange garnish make it look genuinely impressive with almost zero extra effort. It's an easy recipe to scale up for a crowd or keep as a quiet treat for two.

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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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