Lemon Mocktail
Bright, zesty, and refreshingly crisp, this Lemon Mocktail delivers a burst of citrus flavor without the alcohol. It’s the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, making it a go-to drink for any occasion.
Servings 1 drink
Calories 328kcal
Ingredients
Lemon Syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest from 1 lemon
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup lemon juice freshly-squeezed (about 2 lemons)
Lemon Sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest from 1 lemon
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Lemon Mocktail
- ¼ cup lemon sugar for the rim
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- 1½ ounce lemon syrup
- 4 ounces water or sparkling water
- 3-4 dashes non-alcoholic orange bitters
- 1 sprig fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
Lemon Syrup
- Finely zest the lemon. Avoid the bitter white pith and try to just get the yellow zest on the outer edges.1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Add sugar and lemon zest to a medium bowl. Use your fingers to rub the sugar granules into the lemon zest until fully combined and no clumps of lemon zest remain.½ cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine lemon sugar and lemon juice. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat. Let cool completely. Strain out the solids.
- Transfer to a glass jar and seal tightly with a lid.
Lemon Sugar
- Finely zest the lemon. Avoid the bitter white pith and try to just get the yellow zest on the outer edges.1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Add sugar and lemon zest to a medium bowl. Use your fingers to rub the sugar granules into the lemon zest until fully combined and no clumps of lemon zest remain.¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Store in an food-safe, airtight container. Use within 12 months if stored in a cool, dry place.
Lemon Mocktail
- Pour some lemon sugar on a plate. Rub a lemon wedge around the edge of a glass. Roll the rim of the glass in the sugar to coat the rim.¼ cup lemon sugar
- in a rocks glass filled with ice, add lemon syrup, lemon juice and water (or sparkling water). Stir gently to combine.1 ounce lemon juice, 1½ ounce lemon syrup, 4 ounces water, ½ cup lemon juice
- Top with a few dashes of orange bitters and garnish with a sprig of mint.3-4 dashes non-alcoholic orange bitters, 1 sprig fresh mint
Nutrition
Serving: 6.5ounces | Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 82g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 2mg
