Lupin Free Lemon Ginger Mocktail Spritz

Total time40 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time10 min

4.6

(15)

Bright, zippy, and genuinely refreshing, this mocktail spritz is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a little occasion. A homemade ginger-maple syrup is the heart of it — fresh ginger simmers low and slow with maple syrup until the whole mixture turns fragrant and deeply spiced, then it gets strained clean before mixing. That syrup meets a generous pour of fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and together they create a tart, lightly sweet base that sparkling water lifts into something effervescent and lively. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from lupin and lupin-derived additives, so there's no label-scanning or second-guessing — just straightforward, whole-food components you can trust. Served over ice with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks stunning without any extra effort. It's an ideal option for gatherings where you want something special in everyone's glass, alcoholic or not.

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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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