Description

This Easy Sparkling Lemonade Mocktail features a delightful blend of freshly squeezed lemon juice and sparkling water. The homemade lemon simple syrup adds the perfect sweetness, making it an irresistible drink for any summer gathering.

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 the lemon simple syrup and lemon juice. Stir until mixed.
Add in the sparkling water and stir gently.
Garnish with lemon slices and serve immediately!
For the Lemon Simple Syrup, start by combining sugar and lemon zest in a medium saucepan off heat. Massage the zest into the sugar until fragrant.
Pour in the water and lemon juice and heat over medium until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Remove from heat, let cool, and transfer to a mason jar for later use.

Notes

For a more intense lemon flavor, use additional lemon zest in your syrup.
Feel free to adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of simple syrup added to the drink.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 drink
Calories: 230
Sugar: 60g
Sodium: 0mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg