Paleo Lemon Ginger Mocktail Spritz

Total time40 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time10 min

4.6

(15)

Bright, zingy, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling mocktail is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a little occasion. The star is a homemade ginger-maple syrup that you simmer low and slow, letting the fresh ginger steep until the flavor is bold and aromatic — no artificial sweeteners or mystery additives in sight. Maple syrup stands in as the natural sweetener here, which means you're skipping the refined sugar and corn syrup that sneak into most store-bought mixers and sodas. Once the syrup is strained and combined with plenty of fresh-squeezed lemon juice, all it takes is a pour of chilled sparkling water to bring the whole thing to life. The result is effervescent and tart with a warm ginger kick that lingers in the best possible way. Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint and it looks as good as it tastes — impressive enough for guests, easy enough for a Tuesday.

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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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