Macadamia 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. Fresh ginger is simmered with maple syrup to build a fragrant, warmly spiced base that pairs beautifully with the tartness of real squeezed lemon juice. The steeping step is what makes the difference — it gives the syrup time to develop a deep, pronounced ginger flavor before it ever hits your glass. Once you strain it and combine it with the lemon juice, you have a concentrate that's ready to be topped with chilled sparkling water for an effervescent finish. It's naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's zero need to scan labels or second-guess store-bought mixers. Garnished with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes — elegant enough for a dinner party, easy enough for a Tuesday afternoon.
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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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