Paleo Whole30 Ginger Lemon Sparkler
This bright, fizzy drink is the kind of thing that makes you forget you ever needed a sugary soda to feel refreshed. Fresh ginger is simmered low and slow until it releases a warm, spicy depth, then brightened with a generous squeeze of real lemon juice — no concentrates, no sweeteners, nothing processed. The result is a homemade concentrate that you simply pour over ice and top with sparkling water for an effervescent sipper that feels genuinely special. It's a natural fit for anyone eating clean, since every single ingredient is exactly what it says it is: ginger, lemon, and water. Bottled ginger drinks are almost always loaded with cane sugar or mystery "natural flavors," so making your own is a satisfying way to stay on track without sacrificing the experience. A sprig of fresh mint and a lemon wheel 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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