Celery Free Sparkling Lemon Ginger Spritzer
Bright, zingy, and endlessly refreshing, this sparkling spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special. Fresh ginger is simmered with maple syrup to create a fragrant, warmly spiced syrup that forms the backbone of the whole drink — no artificial flavors or mystery additives in sight. Squeezed lemon juice brings a clean tartness that balances the gentle heat of the ginger beautifully, and chilled sparkling water ties it all together with a satisfying fizz. Since every ingredient here is naturally free of celery and celery derivatives, you can sip without a second thought — no label-scanning required. The homemade ginger syrup is genuinely easy to pull off and keeps the flavor bold and fresh in a way that store-bought mixers simply can't match. Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of mint for a glass that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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