Emulsifier Free Whole30 Ginger Lemon Sparkler
This bright, fizzy drink is the kind of thing that makes you forget you ever needed a fancy cocktail or a store-bought soda. 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 concentrates, no additives, just clean, bold flavor. The whole thing comes together with sparkling water and ice, making it as refreshing as it is simple. For anyone navigating an emulsifier-free lifestyle, bottled beverages can be a minefield of polysorbates and lecithins hiding in plain sight on the label, so having a homemade sparkler this easy is genuinely a win. The ginger concentrate can be made ahead and kept in the fridge, so you're just a pour away from something that looks and tastes like it came from a nice café. A lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint on the rim make it feel a little celebratory, whether you're sipping it at brunch or winding down after dinner.
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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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