Cinnamon 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. The base is built around a homemade ginger syrup sweetened with maple syrup — no refined sugar, no spice blends, and absolutely nothing that could sneak in an unwanted ingredient. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to warming spices, store-bought ginger drinks and cocktail mixers can be a minefield, since they often bundle multiple spices together in ways that aren't always clearly labeled. Here, you control exactly what goes in: fresh ginger, maple syrup, water, and lemon juice — full stop. The ginger syrup steeps low and slow so the flavor is bold and aromatic without any heat from added spices, and the sparkling water keeps everything light and effervescent. A garnish of fresh mint and lemon slices makes it look like something you'd order at a rooftop bar. It's a genuinely crowd-pleasing sipper that proves you don't need a long ingredient list to make something truly impressive.
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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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