Mushroom 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 quick homemade ginger syrup made with fresh ginger and maple syrup — it's fragrant, slightly spicy, and miles better than anything from a bottle. Steeping the ginger slices off the heat lets the flavor deepen without turning harsh, so every sip has that perfect warming kick balanced by tart fresh lemon juice. Because this recipe is built entirely from whole, simple ingredients, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass — no mystery extracts, no processed flavor syrups, nothing unexpected. Topped with chilled sparkling water and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks stunning and tastes even better. It's an easy crowd-pleaser whether you're serving it at a dinner party or just treating yourself on a warm 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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