Dairy 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. Fresh ginger is simmered with maple syrup to build a warmly spiced, naturally sweet base that you simply won't find in a bottle at the store. The combination of that homemade ginger syrup with freshly squeezed lemon juice and chilled sparkling water hits every note — tart, sweet, and effervescent all at once. Since every ingredient here is entirely plant-based, there's zero need to scan labels or worry about hidden dairy sneaking into your glass. The steeping step is where the magic happens, coaxing deep, aromatic ginger flavor into the syrup before it ever meets the citrus. A garnish of lemon slices and fresh mint takes it from casual to stunning with almost no extra effort. Make a big batch of the ginger-lemon base ahead of time and you're just a pour of sparkling water away from a crowd-pleasing drink whenever you need one.
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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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