Ginger Lime Refresher
This ginger lime refresher is the perfect mocktail for hot summer days! It's as fresh and citrusy as a mojito and only needs 6 ingredients.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 39kcal
Ingredients
- 4 inches fresh ginger, roughly chopped
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbsp agave syrup
- 1 handful fresh mint
- Lime-flavored sparkling water to fill the glass
- Fresh lime juice to taste
- Ice for serving
Instructions
For the ginger simple syrup:
- Add the ginger, water, and agave syrup to a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling for a minute or two, reduce to a simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Strain out the ginger and cool the syrup completely. Store in the fridge.
For the refresher:
- Muddle a few sprigs of mint in the bottom of a glass to bring out their scent and flavor.
- Add ice to the glass. Pour the chilled ginger simple syrup into the glass about 1/4 to 1/3 of the way, depending on your preference.
- Fill to the top with lime-flavored sparkling water. Squeeze in the lime juice.
- Stir and garnish with a sprig of mint.
Notes
- Add vodka to turn this ginger refresher into a cocktail!
- You can squeeze the lime by hand or use a citrus juicer to extract its juice. But if you don't own a citrus juicer, you can press the lime with tongs.
- Pour the ginger simple syrup into a bottle and seal. You can store the syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze it in ice cube trays for longer storage.
Nutrition
Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg