Emulsifier Free Sparkling Lemon Ginger Spritzer
Bright, zippy, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special. The base is built from a homemade ginger syrup using fresh ginger, water, and maple syrup — three clean, whole ingredients that simmer together until deeply fragrant and full of warmth. Because everything here is made from scratch, you never have to second-guess what's lurking in a store-bought mixer or flavored syrup, where emulsifiers and additives tend to sneak in uninvited. Fresh lemon juice brings a bright, tangy lift that balances the spicy sweetness of the ginger syrup beautifully. Chilled sparkling water ties it all together with that satisfying fizz, poured right over ice for an instantly cooling effect. A lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint make it look like something you'd order at a fancy café, but it comes together with almost no effort at all. It's the kind of simple, feel-good drink you'll want to keep on rotation 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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