Pistachio 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. The star of the show is a homemade maple-ginger syrup — simmered until fragrant, then steeped to coax out every bit of that warm, spicy depth before being strained smooth. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice brings a clean tartness that balances the syrup beautifully, and a generous pour of chilled sparkling water ties it all together with a satisfying fizz. Because everything here is made from scratch with whole, simple ingredients, you never have to second-guess what's in your glass or worry about hidden allergens sneaking in through a store-bought mixer. The result is a sophisticated, crowd-pleasing spritzer that looks stunning with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint floating on top. It's equally at home at a summer brunch, a holiday table, or just a quiet afternoon when you want something a little more elevated 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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