Low Sodium Sparkling Lemon Ginger Spritzer
Bright, zingy, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling lemon ginger spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special. A homemade ginger syrup — built from fresh ginger simmered with maple syrup — gives it a warm, spicy backbone that store-bought mixers simply can't replicate. Every ingredient here is naturally free of added salt, so you're getting pure, clean flavor without having to scrutinize a single label. The combination of tart fresh lemon juice and fizzy sparkling water keeps things lively and light, while the ginger adds just enough heat to make it interesting. Dress each glass with a lemon slice and a sprig of mint and it looks as good as it tastes. It's equally at home at a weekend brunch or as a sophisticated afternoon pick-me-up that the whole table will reach for.
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4 servings
For the ginger syrup
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 oz fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced (about ¼ cup slices)
For the spritzer
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice
For serving
- 4 lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
- 4 sprigs fresh mint, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, maple syrup, and sliced ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the maple syrup dissolves. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, until the syrup is fragrant and the ginger flavor is pronounced.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup steep for 20 minutes, until cooled to room temperature.
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