Black Pepper Free Lemon Ginger Mocktail Spritz
Bright, fizzy, and genuinely refreshing, this lemon ginger mocktail spritz is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a little occasion. The star of the show is a homemade ginger-maple syrup — simmered low and slow so the ginger gets deeply fragrant and the maple rounds out the heat with a subtle sweetness. Fresh lemon juice brings the zing, and chilled sparkling water ties it all together with a satisfying effervescence. Because every element is made from scratch, there's no need to scan labels for hidden spice blends or seasoning additives that might sneak in unwanted heat. The whole process is straightforward: make the syrup, strain it, mix it with lemon juice, and pour over ice. A lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint on the rim make it look like something you'd order at a nice restaurant, but it comes together right in your own kitchen. Serve it at brunch, a dinner party, or honestly just a Tuesday — it's that good.
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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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