Oats Free Lemon Ginger Mocktail

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

(13)

Bright, zingy, and endlessly refreshing, this sparkling lemon ginger mocktail is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting on a sun-drenched patio even on an ordinary Tuesday. The real star is the homemade ginger syrup — just sugar, water, and fresh ginger simmered together until fragrant and slightly thickened, then strained into a silky concentrate that packs serious punch. Squeezed-to-order lemon juice brings a clean tartness that bottled versions simply can't match, and the sparkling water adds that satisfying fizz without any artificial flavoring. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of grains and grain-derived additives, so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass. It comes together in well under half an hour, and the syrup can be made ahead and kept in the fridge for whenever the craving hits. Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort required.

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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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