Low Sodium Lemon Ginger Mocktail
Fresh lemon juice and a homemade ginger syrup do all the heavy lifting here, delivering a bright, zingy drink that genuinely doesn't need a pinch of salt to taste complete. The syrup comes together in minutes on the stovetop — just sugar, water, and sliced fresh ginger simmered until fragrant and slightly thickened — so you're in full control of every ingredient that goes into your glass. That matters when you're keeping a close eye on sodium, because bottled mixers and flavored sparkling waters can sneak in more than you'd expect. Here, the only bubbles come from plain sparkling water, and the bold flavor punch is all natural. Squeezing your own lemons keeps things tart and lively, while the ginger syrup adds just enough warmth and sweetness to round it out beautifully. Poured over ice and topped with a sprig of mint, it looks and tastes like something you'd order at a nice restaurant — no shaker skills required.
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2 servings
For the ginger syrup
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 oz fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced (about 6–8 slices)
For the mocktail
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3–4 lemons)
- 2 tbsp ginger syrup (from above)
- 1 ½ cups sparkling water
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- 2 lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
- 2 sprigs fresh mint, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the sugar, water, and ginger slices in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 3 minutes, until the syrup is slightly thickened and fragrant with ginger. Remove from heat.
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