Description
Enjoy a refreshing Easy Sparkling Lemonade Mocktail made with fresh ingredients. Its irresistible flavor and simple preparation make it perfect for summer gatherings or a quick refreshment at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces Freshly Squeeze Lemon Juice
- 2 ounces Lemon Simple Syrup
- 1 cup Sparkling Water
- Lemon Slices for garnish
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 2 Lemons Zested
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
Instructions
- In a glass, mix the lemon simple syrup and lemon juice together thoroughly.
- Incorporate the sparkling water into the mixture.
- Garnish with a few slices of lemon and enjoy!
- To make the Lemon Simple Syrup:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and lemon zest without heat. Press the zest into the sugar to release its oils.
- Add the water and lemon juice, then heat on medium until the sugar thoroughly dissolves.
- Allow the syrup to cool, then transfer it to a mason jar for storage.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the lemon zest sit in the sugar longer before adding water.
Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of lemon simple syrup you use.
This mocktail can be easily scaled up for gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mocktail
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg