Low Iodine 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. A homemade ginger syrup built from fresh ginger and maple syrup gives it a warm, spicy backbone that store-bought mixers simply can't replicate. Every ingredient here — fresh lemon juice, sparkling water, maple syrup, and real ginger — is naturally free of iodine concerns, so you can sip without second-guessing the label. The syrup comes together quickly on the stovetop, steeps to deepen the ginger flavor, and then gets strained smooth before meeting the lemon juice in the pitcher. When you pour the chilled sparkling water over ice, the whole thing fizzes up beautifully and smells incredible. It's elegant enough to serve to guests but simple enough to make on a weeknight when you just want something better than plain water.
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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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