Description

This Easy Sparkling Lemonade Mocktail features a refreshing blend of fresh lemon juice and sparkling water, perfect for summer gatherings. Enjoy a burst of flavor with every sip!

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, add lemon simple syrup and freshly squeezed lemon juice, then stir together.
Pour in the sparkling water and mix gently.
Garnish with lemon slices and enjoy your refreshing mocktail!
— For the Lemon Simple Syrup: —
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and lemon zest without heat. Massage the lemon zest into the sugar until fragrant.
Add water and lemon juice, then heat over medium until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Let the syrup cool before pouring it into a mason jar.

Notes

Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of sugar in the lemon simple syrup.
Freshly squeezed lemon juice enhances the mocktail’s flavor; avoid bottled juice if possible.
This mocktail can be easily doubled for larger gatherings.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mocktail
Calories: 200
Sugar: 50g
Sodium: 2mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 51g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg