Pork Free Sparkling Lemon Ginger Spritzer

Total time40 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time10 min

4.7

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Pork Free Sparkling Lemon Ginger Spritzer

This bright, fizzy drink is the kind of thing that makes any occasion feel a little more special, whether you're hosting a crowd or just treating yourself on a Tuesday afternoon. Fresh ginger is simmered low and slow with maple syrup until the syrup turns deeply fragrant and warmly spiced, then it's strained clean and paired with a generous pour of freshly squeezed lemon juice. The result is a zingy, slightly sweet base that plays beautifully against the cold sparkling water poured over ice. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based and free from any animal products, so there's absolutely nothing to second-guess when you're serving guests with dietary restrictions. A garnish of lemon slices and fresh mint takes the presentation from casual to genuinely gorgeous with almost zero extra effort. It's refreshing, it's elegant, and it comes together with pantry staples and a few fresh lemons — honestly hard to beat.

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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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