This non-alcoholic Mocktail spritzer provides beauty and flavor within this exciting bubbly beverage. The complimentary flavors of ginger and mint, coupled with subtle earthy beet flavor and its gorgeous color make it the perfect refreshing mocktail!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 6 minutesminutes
Let syrup cool at least 30 minutes (overnight for best flavor) 30 minutesminutes
¼cupgranulated sugarvegan: can substitute maple syrup
1small beet (about size of small lemon) - slice in 6 pieces
1piece ginger (about size of golf ball) - slice in 6 pieces
¼cupmint leaves (loosely packed)
2tablespoonlemon juice
16ozsparkling watercan add more if you prefer less sweet
Instructions
Basil Ginger Mint Simple Syrup
In saucepan, combine water, sugar, mint, beets, ginger and mint.
Bring to boil and let boil until mixture thickens into syrup (about 6 minutes). Stir every 30 seconds.
Put mixture into heat safe container and let cool. Overnight in fridge is recommended for maximum flavor.
Leave beets, ginger and mint in the syrup while it is cooling.
Once fully cooled, strain syrup (use cocktail shaker or fine mesh strainer). This should yield about ¼ cup syrup
Mocktail
Combine syrup, lemon juice and sparkling water (stir gently).
Garnish with mint (optional)
Notes
Vegan: Substitute maple syrup instead of granulated sugar. You will have a more maple flavor but who doesn’t love maple.Lower Calories: This is already a lower calorie beverage (yay 96 calories), you can add more seltzer to cut the calories or if you just like your beverages a little less sweet.