Description

This Easy Sparkling Lemonade Mocktail is a delightful combination of fresh lemon juice and sparkling water, creating a thirst-quenching drink perfect for any occasion. With simple ingredients like lemon zest and syrup, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time!

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

In a glass, combine lemon simple syrup and lemon juice, stirring well.
Add sparkling water to the mixture and stir gently.
Garnish with a few lemon slices before serving.
For the Lemon Simple Syrup, combine sugar and lemon zest in a medium saucepan off the heat, massaging the zest into the sugar.
Add water and 2 tablespoons lemon juice, then heat over medium until the sugar has dissolved.
Allow to cool and transfer to a mason jar for storage.

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding mint leaves to the mocktail.
Use cold sparkling water for a refreshing drink on a hot day.
Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of lemon syrup based on personal taste.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mocktail
Calories: 250
Sugar: 63g
Sodium: 0mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 65g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg