Peanut Free Lemon Ginger Mocktail

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

(13)

Bright, zingy, and genuinely 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 a Tuesday afternoon. The star of the show is a quick homemade ginger syrup — just sugar, water, and fresh ginger simmered together until fragrant and slightly thickened — which gives the drink a warm, spicy depth that store-bought mixers simply can't match. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice keeps things tart and lively, and sparkling water adds that satisfying fizz without any artificial flavors or mystery ingredients. Every single component here is naturally free from peanuts and peanut derivatives, so there's zero label-reading stress involved. It comes together in two glasses with a slow pour of sparkling water to keep the bubbles intact, then a garnish of lemon and mint that makes it look genuinely impressive. Whether you're serving it at a gathering or just treating yourself on a weeknight, this mocktail punches well above its weight.

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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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