Xanthan Gum Free Lemon Ginger Mocktail
Bright, zippy, and refreshingly homemade, this lemon ginger mocktail is the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a bottled alternative. The star of the show is a quick ginger syrup made from scratch — just sugar, water, and fresh ginger simmered together until fragrant and slightly thickened. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, there's zero guesswork about hidden additives or thickeners that can sneak into store-bought syrups and premixed drinks. Fresh lemon juice brings a clean tartness that no concentrate can match, and the sparkling water keeps things light and effervescent right to the last sip. A garnish of mint and a lemon slice makes it feel genuinely special, whether you're serving it at a weekend brunch or just treating yourself on a Tuesday. It comes together in under half an hour and scales easily if you want to make a pitcher for a crowd.
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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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