Nightshade Free Lemon Ginger Mocktail
Bright, zippy, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling drink is built around two bold flavors — fresh lemon juice and a homemade ginger syrup — that do all the heavy lifting without a single nightshade in sight. Avoiding nightshades doesn't usually feel like a challenge when it comes to drinks, but plenty of store-bought mixers and flavored sodas sneak in unexpected ingredients that can trip you up. Here, you control every element from start to finish. The ginger syrup is made by simmering fresh ginger slices with sugar and water, then straining it into a clean, fragrant concentrate that you can stir right into your glass. Paired with tart fresh lemon juice and topped with sparkling water, the result is effervescent and lively with a gentle heat that builds in the best way. A sprig of mint and a lemon slice on the rim make it feel like something you'd order at a nice restaurant — except you made it yourself in about twenty minutes.
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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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