Maple Ginger Sour Lemon (Printable)

Invigorating maple, ginger, and lemon blend with sparkling water for a cozy, vegan-friendly autumn drink.

# Components:

→ Base

01 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
02 - 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (approximately 2 lemons)
03 - 1/4 cup ginger juice or 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
04 - 1 cup cold sparkling water

→ Garnish

05 - Lemon wheels
06 - Thinly sliced fresh ginger
07 - Ice cubes

# Directions:

01 - Add pure maple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and ginger juice or finely grated ginger into a cocktail shaker.
02 - Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds until well chilled.
03 - Strain the contents evenly into two glasses filled with ice cubes.
04 - Top each glass with cold sparkling water and gently stir to blend.
05 - Adorn each glass with a lemon wheel and thinly sliced fresh ginger. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 5 minutes
  • Vegan and gluten-free with no common allergens
02 -
  • This beverage contains no common allergens.
  • If using ginger beer, check for gluten if sensitivity is a concern.
03 -
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth.
  • Use ginger beer instead of ginger juice for a spicier mocktail and adjust sparkling water as needed.
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