Tree Nut Free Sparkling Lemon Ginger Spritzer
Bright, zingy, and endlessly 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 and water into a fragrant homemade syrup that brings real depth and warmth — nothing artificial, nothing from a bottle. Squeezed lemon juice adds a sharp citrus punch that balances the sweetness perfectly, and chilled sparkling water lifts the whole thing into something genuinely celebratory. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or second-guessing required. The homemade ginger syrup is the secret weapon — steeping the sliced ginger for a full 20 minutes coaxes out a bold, spicy flavor that store-bought mixers simply can't match. Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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