Anti Inflammatory Whole30 Ginger Lemon Sparkler
Fresh ginger and lemon are two of the most celebrated ingredients in anti-inflammatory eating, and this sparkling drink puts both front and center in the most refreshing way possible. The process starts with a simple stovetop concentrate — sliced ginger simmered until the water turns fragrant and golden, then brightened with a generous pour of fresh lemon juice. Steeping the mixture for twenty minutes pulls every last bit of warmth and spice from the ginger before it gets strained into a clean, vibrant liquid. When that concentrate hits chilled sparkling water over ice, the result is something that feels genuinely celebratory without a drop of added sugar or anything artificial. It's the kind of drink that makes you forget you're being intentional about what you put in your body, because it just tastes that good. A lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint on the rim take it from weeknight hydration to something you'd happily serve at a dinner party.
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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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