AIP Friendly Whole30 Ginger Lemon Sparkler
This bright, fizzy drink is the kind of thing that makes you forget you ever needed a sugary soda or a store-bought mixer. Fresh ginger is simmered low and slow until it releases all of its warming, spicy depth, then brightened with a generous squeeze of real lemon juice — no concentrates, no additives, just clean and vibrant flavor. The result is a homemade concentrate that you simply pour over ice and top with sparkling water for an instantly refreshing sparkler. It's naturally free of grains, legumes, nightshades, and added sugars, which makes it a genuinely easy fit for elimination-style eating without any substitutions or workarounds. The mint and lemon garnish are optional, but they make the whole glass look like something you'd order at a fancy brunch spot. Whether you're navigating a reset or just want something more interesting than plain water, this is the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again.
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2 servings
For the ginger concentrate
- 1 cup water
- 2 oz fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced (about ⅓ cup)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
To assemble
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice
For serving
- 2 lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
- 2 sprigs fresh mint, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water and sliced ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes, until the liquid is fragrant and pale golden.
- 2
Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Let the mixture steep for 20 minutes, until cooled to room temperature.
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