Seed Oil Free Lemon Ginger Mocktail Spritz
Bright, zingy, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling mocktail is the kind of drink that makes a plain glass of water feel like a serious downgrade. A homemade ginger-maple syrup forms the heart of it — fresh ginger simmers low and slow with maple syrup until the whole mixture turns fragrant and deeply spiced, then gets strained clean before mixing. Squeezed lemon juice brings the citrus punch, and chilled sparkling water lifts everything into something that feels festive without any effort. Because every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, there's zero chance of sneaky refined oils hiding in a flavored syrup or store-bought mixer — a real concern with many commercial mocktail bases and cocktail syrups. The maple syrup adds a gentle, rounded sweetness that plays beautifully against the sharp ginger and tart lemon without tipping into cloying territory. A sprig of mint and a lemon wheel on the rim make it look like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a rooftop bar. Make a big batch of the syrup ahead of time and you're just minutes away from a stunning drink whenever the mood strikes.
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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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