Legume Free Lemon Ginger Mocktail Spritz
Bright, zingy, and endlessly refreshing, this sparkling mocktail is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special — no bar cart required. The star of the show is a homemade ginger-maple syrup that you simmer low and slow, letting the fresh ginger steep until the flavor is bold and deeply aromatic. Combined with a generous pour of freshly squeezed lemon juice, the result is a tart-sweet base that sparkling water transforms into something genuinely effervescent and crowd-pleasing. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of legumes, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just clean, whole-food components doing their thing. A garnish of fresh mint and a lemon wheel makes each glass look like it came from a fancy brunch spot, even though it comes together with minimal effort. It's a great option for gatherings where guests have different dietary needs, since everyone at the table can enjoy it without a second thought.
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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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