Chicken Free Whole30 Ginger Lemon Sparkler
This bright, fizzy drink is the kind of thing that makes you feel fancy without any effort at all. Fresh ginger is simmered low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, then lemon juice is stirred in and left to steep into a concentrate that's bold, zippy, and completely natural. When that concentrate hits chilled sparkling water over ice, you get a refreshing sparkler that tastes like something you'd pay too much for at a trendy café. It's a perfect fit for anyone following Whole30, since every single ingredient is clean and straightforward — no sneaky additives, no sweeteners, just real food. The optional lemon slice and fresh mint garnish take it from weekday hydration to weekend-worthy in about two seconds. Make a double batch of the concentrate and keep it in the fridge so you can pour yourself a glass whenever the mood strikes.
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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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