Fizzy Ginger Lemonade Cooler
A sparkling non-alcoholic beverage combining fresh ginger and bright lemon for a crisp and refreshing cooler. This recipe, ready in about 3 minutes, brings together fresh lemon juice, ginger syrup, club soda for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 80 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz ginger syrup
- 4 oz club soda
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 lemon wheel
- 1 piece candied ginger
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a tall Collins glass with ice cubes to the brim.
- Step 2: Pour 1.5 oz fresh lemon juice and 1 oz ginger syrup over the ice.
- Step 3: Top with 4 oz chilled club soda and stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to combine without losing fizz.
- Step 4: Garnish by placing 1 lemon wheel on the rim and skewering 1 piece of candied ginger on a cocktail pick, resting it across the glass top.





