Cinnamon Free Whole30 Ginger Lemon Sparkler
This bright, fizzy drink is the kind of thing that makes you feel like you're at a fancy brunch even when you're just standing in your own kitchen. Fresh ginger is simmered low and slow until it releases all that warm, spicy depth, then brightened with a generous squeeze of real lemon juice — no syrups, no extracts, nothing processed. The result is a concentrate you can stir together with sparkling water for a drink that's genuinely refreshing and completely clean. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to cinnamon, this is the kind of flavored beverage that delivers real complexity without any of the usual spice blends or pre-made mixers that tend to sneak it in. The whole thing comes together with just a handful of whole ingredients you can see and trust. A sprig of fresh mint and a lemon wheel on the rim make it feel polished enough to serve to guests, but it's honestly just as satisfying on a quiet afternoon. Sip it slowly — it's got a little kick.
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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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