Mustard Free Sparkling Lemon Ginger Spritzer

Total time40 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time10 min

4.7

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Mustard Free Sparkling Lemon Ginger Spritzer

Bright, zingy, 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 into a fragrant, golden syrup that forms the backbone of the whole thing — warm and spicy in the best possible way. Squeezed lemon juice brings a sharp citrus punch that balances the sweetness perfectly, and chilled sparkling water ties it all together with a satisfying fizz. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from mustard and mustard derivatives, so there's no label-checking anxiety involved — just clean, simple components you can trust. The ginger syrup can be made ahead and kept in the fridge, making this incredibly easy to pull together when guests arrive or when you just need something better than plain water. A sprig of fresh mint and a lemon wheel on the rim take it from casual to genuinely beautiful without any extra effort.

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Ingredients

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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