Ginger Lime Mocktail

March 23, 2023

As the weather begins to warm up, it is officially time to start thinking about the fun, refreshing drinks we will soon be enjoying…

This ginger lime mocktail is tart, sweet and spicy. The combination of fresh lime juice with a bold ginger simple syrup and some bubbly seltzer creates a surprisingly fun drink that everyone will love and if you add a splash of tequila, rum or vodka, it easily transforms into a fabulous cocktail.

Let’s get started…

Begin by making a ginger simple syrup. This simple syrup not only adds sweetness to the mocktail, but it also adds a kick of heat and bold flavor from the fresh ginger. It is a great addition to this drink and many others.

Simply combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of water and 1 cup of peeled and sliced ginger in a small saucepan. Place over medium high heat and bring the mixture to a low boil. Boil for 15 minutes and then turn off the heat and let the mixture rest for 30-60 seconds, depending on how boldly you want your ginger flavors to develop.

Strain the simple syrup into a glass jar and discard the ginger.

Now that you have your ginger simple syrup all ready to go, fill your glasses half way with some ice and add 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice.

Add 2 tablespoons of your ginger simple syrup…

… and then 6 ounces of seltzer water…

Use a stir or muddler to give the drink a good swirl to be sure that all three ingredients are completely combined and then garnish with a fresh lime slice or wedge.

This ginger lime mocktail is so much fun! It is a little tart, a little spicy and perfectly sweet. It pairs well with just about anything you are serving and once you have the ginger simple syrup on hand, you can whip these mocktails up in just a few seconds!

Cheers!

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