Vegan Sparkling Lemon Ginger Spritzer
This bright, fizzy drink is the kind of thing that makes a regular afternoon feel like a little celebration. The base is a homemade ginger syrup built from fresh sliced ginger and maple syrup — no refined sugar, no artificial anything — which gives it a warmth and depth that store-bought mixers simply can't match. Freshly squeezed lemon juice brings a clean tartness that balances the spice beautifully, and chilled sparkling water ties it all together with a satisfying effervescence. Every single ingredient here is plant-based by nature, so there's nothing to swap or second-guess. A lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint on the rim make it look genuinely impressive with almost zero extra effort. It's equally at home at a dinner party or as a midweek treat you make just for yourself.
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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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