Yeast Free Sparkling Lemon Ginger Spritzer

Total time40 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time10 min

4.7

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Yeast Free Sparkling Lemon Ginger Spritzer

Bright, zingy, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling lemon ginger spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special. A homemade ginger syrup built from fresh ginger and maple syrup gives it a warm, spicy backbone that store-bought sodas simply can't replicate. Because the whole thing is built from scratch — real citrus, real ginger, real sparkling water — there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden fermented ingredients or additives that can sneak into commercial beverages. The syrup comes together quickly on the stovetop, steeps to deepen that ginger punch, then gets strained smooth before meeting a generous pour of fresh lemon juice. Topped with chilled sparkling water over ice, it's effervescent and lively without being overly sweet. A lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint make it look like something you'd order at a fancy brunch spot, but it's completely doable at home with minimal effort.

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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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