Ingredients
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Ingredients for the perfect lemon-lime fizz mocktail laid out on a kitchen counter. ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- ½ cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (for detoxification)
- 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (adjust sweetness to taste)
- Ice (for serving)
- 2 cups sparkling water (the more bubbles, the better!)
- Fresh mint or basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
- Cucumber slices or berries (optional, for a refreshing twist)
Instructions
- In a small pitcher, mix the fresh lemon juice, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, and your sweetener of choice (honey or maple syrup). Stir well to combine.
- Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more honey or lime juice as needed. Want more zing? Add extra lime!
- Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the juice mixture evenly between the glasses and top with sparkling water. Stir gently to mix.
- Garnish with fresh mint or basil leaves for a pop of color and aroma. Optionally, add cucumber slices or berries for a fun, colorful twist.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing, healthy mocktail!
Notes
Feel free to customize the drink with variations like adding berries, cucumber, or making it into popsicles. The recipe can be doubled for larger servings!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 58
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g