Gut Friendly Lemon Ginger Mocktail Spritz
Fresh ginger has long been celebrated for its soothing, digestive-supporting properties, and this sparkling mocktail puts it front and center in the most refreshing way possible. A homemade ginger-maple syrup is the heart of the drink — sliced ginger simmers low and slow with water and maple syrup until the whole mixture turns deeply fragrant and flavorful, then steeps even further so nothing is left on the table. Bright, freshly squeezed lemon juice joins the party, adding a clean tartness that balances the warmth of the ginger beautifully. When you pour chilled sparkling water over ice and watch it fizz up, it genuinely feels like something you'd order at a fancy wellness café. Because everything here is made from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients, you know exactly what's going into your glass — no mystery additives, no artificial sweeteners, no shortcuts. A garnish of lemon and fresh mint makes it look stunning, but honestly it tastes just as good straight from the pitcher.
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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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