Paraben Free Sparkling Lemon Ginger Spritzer
Bright, zingy, and endlessly refreshing, this sparkling lemon ginger spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special. Every ingredient here is clean and straightforward — fresh ginger, real lemon juice, maple syrup, and sparkling water — so you never have to second-guess what's actually in your glass. That matters more than people realize, since many store-bought sodas and flavored sparkling drinks rely on synthetic preservatives and artificial additives that can be a concern for anyone keeping their routine paraben-free. Making your own ginger syrup from scratch is surprisingly simple: a quick simmer with maple syrup pulls out all that warm, spicy depth, and steeping it off the heat lets the flavor develop without any shortcuts. The result is a naturally sweetened base that pairs beautifully with tart fresh lemon juice and a generous pour of chilled sparkling water. Garnished with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes — elegant enough for guests, 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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