Honey Free Sparkling Lemon Ginger Spritzer
Bright, zingy, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling lemon ginger spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special. The secret is a homemade ginger syrup built on maple syrup instead of honey, so it's completely safe for anyone avoiding bee-derived sweeteners without sacrificing any of that warm, aromatic depth. Fresh ginger is simmered low and slow, then steeped until the syrup is deeply fragrant — a small step that makes a huge difference in flavor. Squeezed-to-order lemon juice keeps things bright and tangy, and when it all hits the chilled sparkling water over ice, the result is effervescent and perfectly balanced. It's the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy café but comes together with a handful of simple, whole ingredients you can trust. Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint and it's practically begging to be photographed.
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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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