Honey-Ginger Sparkler with Lemon Zest

Name: Honey-Ginger Sparkler with Lemon Zest
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Fresh ginger; 0.5 oz Honey; 0.5 oz Lemon juice; 4 oz Sparkling water; 1 strip Lemon zest

A non-alcoholic sparkling drink with fresh ginger, honey, and lemon for a bright, zesty finish.

Cuisine: General

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 5 minutes. Cook: 3 minutes.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

1 tbsp Fresh ginger
0.5 oz Honey
0.5 oz Lemon juice
4 oz Sparkling water
1 strip Lemon zest

Instructions

Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 0.5 oz honey, and 0.5 oz lemon juice. Simmer over low heat for 3 minutes, stirring constantly until the honey dissolves completely and the mixture is warm.
Step 2: Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Strain the ginger syrup into a chilled glass.
Step 3: Add 4 oz sparkling water to the glass and stir gently until fully incorporated.
Step 4: Garnish with a strip of lemon zest, pressing it against the rim to release its oils before dropping it in.