Description

This Easy Sparkling Lemonade Mocktail offers a delightful balance of zesty lemon flavors and sparkling refreshment. Perfect for summer gatherings, it’s simple to prepare with fresh ingredients like lemon juice and sparkling water, making it the ideal beverage for warm days and fun occasions.

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; stir well.
Pour in sparkling water and mix gently.
Garnish with a few lemon slices and serve immediately.
To make Lemon Simple Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and lemon zest (off the heat) and massage the zest into the sugar.
Add water and lemon juice, then heat over medium until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Allow to cool, then transfer to a mason jar.

Notes

Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar to the simple syrup.
For a fun twist, add fresh berries to the glass before serving.
Make the lemon simple syrup in advance and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mocktail
Calories: 250
Sugar: 64g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 66g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg