Hazelnut Free Lemon Ginger Mocktail
Bright, zingy, and endlessly refreshing, this sparkling lemon and ginger drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. A homemade ginger syrup — built from just sugar, water, and fresh sliced ginger — gives it a warmth and depth that no store-bought mixer can match. The syrup gets strained clean before it ever hits your glass, so you're left with pure, smooth flavor and nothing unexpected lurking in the mix. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice brings a tart citrus punch that balances the spice beautifully, and the sparkling water adds just the right amount of fizz to make it feel like a proper occasion. It comes together in two glasses with a handful of simple ingredients, making it as easy to pull off on a weeknight as it is impressive enough for guests. A lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint on top turn it into something that looks genuinely stunning without any extra effort.
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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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