Beef Free Lemon Ginger Mocktail Spritz

Total time40 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time10 min

4.6

(15)

Bright, zippy, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling mocktail is the kind of drink that makes everyone at the table reach for seconds. A homemade ginger-maple syrup is the secret weapon here — fresh ginger simmers low and slow with maple syrup until the whole mixture turns fragrant and deeply flavorful in a way no store-bought mixer can match. Squeezed-to-order lemon juice brings a clean tartness that balances the warmth of the ginger beautifully. Once the base is strained and chilled, all you do is pour it over ice and top with sparkling water for that satisfying fizz. Optional lemon slices and fresh mint take it from casual to genuinely pretty without any extra effort. It's naturally plant-based and completely free of animal products, so it fits easily into any gathering without a second thought. Whether you're hosting a crowd or just want something special on a weeknight, this spritz delivers serious flavor with minimal fuss.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the ginger-maple syrup

½ cup water
½ cup maple syrup
2 oz fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced (about ¼ cup)

For the spritz

½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
3 cups sparkling water, chilled
2 cups ice

For serving

4 lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
4 sprigs fresh mint, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the water, maple syrup, and sliced ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the maple syrup dissolves. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, until the syrup is fragrant and the ginger flavor is pronounced.
2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup steep for 20 minutes, until cooled to room temperature and deeply ginger-flavored.

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