Xanthan Gum 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 on a Tuesday morning. 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 extracts, no shortcuts, just clean, punchy flavor. The whole thing comes together with sparkling water and ice, making it an incredibly refreshing sip that feels special without any fuss. Since every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, you never have to squint at a label wondering what's hiding in a flavoring blend or a store-bought mixer. Xanthan gum and other thickeners sometimes sneak into bottled drinks and concentrates, but this one is made entirely from scratch, so what you see is genuinely what you get. A few mint leaves and a lemon wheel on the rim turn it into something you'd happily serve to guests, and nobody will believe it took so little effort to pull off.
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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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