Lactose Free Lemon Ginger Mocktail
Bright, zingy, and genuinely 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 — just sugar, water, and fresh sliced ginger simmered until fragrant — gives it a warmth and depth that no store-bought mixer can match. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice keeps things lively and tart, while sparkling water adds that satisfying fizz without any dairy or cream-based additions to worry about. The whole thing is naturally free of lactose by design, built entirely from fruit, spice, and bubbles. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass is a small but smart step that keeps every sip effervescent right to the bottom. Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint if you want it to look as good as it tastes — which, honestly, it really does.
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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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