MSG Free Lemon Ginger Mocktail

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

(13)

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. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable — fresh lemon juice, real ginger, plain sugar, and sparkling water — so there's zero guesswork about what's actually going into your glass. That matters more than people realize with packaged drinks and flavored sodas, which often sneak in additives and flavor enhancers that aren't always obvious on the label. Making your own ginger syrup from scratch is surprisingly simple: a quick simmer on the stove draws out all that warm, spicy depth before you strain it into a clean jar ready to use. The balance of tart citrus and gentle heat from the ginger is seriously addictive, and the sparkling water keeps everything light and lively. Garnish with a mint sprig and a lemon slice and it looks like something you'd order at a fancy brunch spot — except you made it yourself in about twenty minutes.

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Ingredients

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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