Tree Nut Free Whole30 Ginger Lemon Sparkler
This bright, fizzy drink is the kind of thing that makes you feel fancy without any effort — just real ginger, fresh lemon, and sparkling water doing all the heavy lifting. The concentrate is made by gently simmering sliced ginger until the water turns fragrant and golden, then brightening it up with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Steeping the mixture as it cools lets those flavors deepen before you strain everything into a clean, punchy liquid ready to pour. When it hits the ice and sparkling water, you get this satisfying effervescence that feels like a proper craft mocktail. Every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts and cross-contamination worries — no labels to squint at, no specialty store required. A lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint on the rim take it from weeknight refresher 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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