Pregnancy Friendly Sparkling Lemon Ginger Spritzer
Bright, zingy, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling lemon ginger spritzer is the kind of drink that feels like a treat without a single ingredient to second-guess. Fresh ginger is a longtime go-to for easing nausea, making this especially welcome during the first trimester when sipping something soothing can make a real difference. The syrup is sweetened with maple syrup instead of refined sugar, and every component — fresh lemon juice, sparkling water, real ginger — is exactly what it says it is, no mystery additives involved. Skipping store-bought sodas and mocktail mixes means you stay in full control of what goes into your glass, which matters more than ever right now. The homemade ginger syrup comes together quickly on the stovetop and keeps things simple, while still delivering that bold, warming kick that makes this so satisfying. Dress it up with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint and it looks gorgeous enough to serve at a baby shower or sip solo on a quiet 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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