Chestnut Free Whole30 Ginger Lemon Sparkler
This bright, fizzy drink is the kind of thing that makes you forget you ever needed a cocktail in the first place. Fresh ginger is simmered low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, then brightened with a generous squeeze of real lemon juice — no syrups, no shortcuts, just clean, bold flavor. Once the concentrate is strained and chilled, it gets topped with sparkling water for a refreshing lift that feels genuinely celebratory. The whole thing comes together with ingredients you can read and trust, which makes it a natural fit for anyone navigating a stricter elimination protocol. Tree nuts and chestnuts have absolutely no place in this glass — it's pure fruit, root, and bubbles from start to finish. A sprig of fresh mint and a lemon wheel on the rim take it from weeknight mocktail to something you'd proudly 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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