Turkey Free Sparkling Lemon Ginger Spritzer

Total time40 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time10 min

4.7

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Turkey Free Sparkling Lemon Ginger Spritzer

Bright, zippy, and genuinely 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 ginger syrup built from fresh ginger and maple syrup — simmered low and slow so the heat coaxes out every bit of that warm, spicy depth before the syrup is strained clean. Squeezed-to-order lemon juice brings a sharp citrus punch that balances the sweetness perfectly, and a generous pour of chilled sparkling water ties it all together with satisfying fizz. Since every ingredient here is naturally plant-based and completely free of any meat or poultry, there is absolutely nothing to second-guess — just pour and enjoy. Optional lemon slices and fresh mint make it look like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a rooftop bar. It works beautifully as a mocktail for a crowd, a midday pick-me-up, or a sophisticated non-alcoholic option at the dinner table.

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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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