Tree Nut Free Lemon Ginger Mocktail
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. A homemade ginger syrup — just sugar, water, and fresh ginger simmered until fragrant — is the real star here, delivering a warm, spicy depth that no store-bought mixer can match. Squeezed-to-order lemon juice keeps things lively and tart, while a slow pour of sparkling water locks in every last bubble. The whole thing comes together in two tall glasses over ice, finished with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint if you're feeling fancy. Because every ingredient is naturally free from tree nuts, there's zero label-scanning or substitution stress — just clean, simple components you can feel good about. It's elegant enough to serve at a dinner party and easy enough to whip up on a Tuesday afternoon.
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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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