Lemon Mocktail
This Lemon Mocktail is really easy to make and so refreshing! Enjoy it during citrus season or in the summer at bbq parties! It's light, bright, refreshing, and it can be made in a pitcher!
- Total Time25 minutes
- Yield1 1x
- DietVegan
Ingredients
- 1 lemon slice, cut into quarters
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 1/2-1 oz homemade lemon syrup
- 1/2-1 tsp rose water (optional)
- Handful ice
- 4 oz sparkling water
- Garnish: lemon slice and a string of fresh mint (optional)
Instructions
- Add the quartered lemon slice, mint leaves, lemon syrup, and rose water to a double old-fashioned glass.
- Use a muddler to muddle the lemon and mint.
- Fill the glass with ice ¾ way up and stir the drink using a cocktail spoon.
- Top up the drink with sparkling water or unsweetened lemon soda and briefly stir to mix.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and fresh mint if desired and enjoy!
Notes
Storing: Store the syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze the syrup in a freezer-safe container for up to 3-4 months. I like to store it in small 2-4 serving containers (1-2 tbsp per serving) so I don’t have to defrost too much at once.
The lemon syrup recipe makes 1 1/2 cup of syrup which is enough for 12 servings when you use 2 tbsp per serving. Half the recipe for a smaller batch.
Pitcher version: Mix 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1/4 cup lemon simple syrup, 1 tbsp rose water (or more to taste), and 1/2 cup packed mint leaves in a large pitcher. Add ice and stir. Top up with sparkling water and serve in short glasses over ice.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Mocktail
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
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