Vegetarian Sparkling Lemon Ginger Spritzer
This bright, effervescent drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all spring and summer long. A homemade maple-ginger syrup is the real star here — simmering fresh ginger slices with maple syrup coaxes out a warm, spicy depth that no store-bought mixer can replicate. Once it's strained and combined with plenty of fresh lemon juice, you've got a concentrate that's tangy, floral, and just a little fiery in the best way. Topped with chilled sparkling water over ice, the whole thing comes together in a glass that looks genuinely impressive without much effort at all. A sprig of fresh mint and a lemon slice on the rim take it from casual to cocktail-party-worthy in seconds. It's naturally sweetened, completely plant-based, and free from anything artificial — just real ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do.
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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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