Shellfish Free Lemon Ginger Mocktail
Bright, zippy, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. A homemade ginger syrup — built from fresh ginger simmered with sugar and water — gives it a warmth and depth that no store-bought mixer can match. Squeezed-to-order lemon juice keeps things tart and lively, while a slow pour of sparkling water locks in every last bubble. The whole thing comes together in two glasses over ice, finished with a mint sprig and lemon slice if you're feeling fancy. Since every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass — no labels to scrutinize, no hidden additives to worry about. It's an effortless crowd-pleaser that works just as well at a dinner party as it does on a quiet afternoon on the porch.
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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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