Cashew Free Sparkling Lemon Ginger Spritzer
Bright, zingy, and endlessly 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 and maple syrup gives it a warm, spicy backbone that store-bought sodas simply can't match. The syrup steeps low and slow so every sip carries that bold, aromatic ginger punch balanced perfectly by tart fresh lemon juice. Because everything here is made from scratch with whole, simple ingredients, you never have to second-guess what's actually in your glass. Tree nut concerns are completely off the table — this recipe is naturally free of them by design, with no sneaky additions hiding anywhere in the ingredient list. Top it off with chilled sparkling water, a lemon wheel, and a sprig of fresh mint, and you've got something that looks as gorgeous as it tastes. It's an easy crowd-pleaser that works just as well for a quiet afternoon as it does for a full-on gathering.
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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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