Carrageenan Free Sparkling Lemon Ginger Spritzer
Bright, zingy, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special. The secret is a homemade ginger syrup built from fresh ginger and maple syrup — no store-bought shortcuts, which means no hidden additives or thickeners to worry about. Many bottled beverages and flavored syrups sneak in stabilizers that people following a carrageenan-free lifestyle have to constantly watch for, so making your own base from scratch is a real win. The syrup simmers until deeply fragrant, steeps to coax out every bit of that spicy ginger warmth, then gets strained clean before meeting a generous pour of fresh lemon juice. Topped with chilled sparkling water over ice, the result is effervescent and perfectly balanced between tart and sweet. A lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint take it from casual to genuinely gorgeous in about two seconds. It's the kind of drink you'll want to batch up for a crowd and keep on repeat all season long.
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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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