I don’t drink alcohol, however, I absolutely love fun, girly drinks in fancy glasses. Hence, this deliciously refreshing, non-alcoholic beverage that I am calling a Ginger Lime Mocktail. I think you could also call this sparkling zesty drink liquid superfood. The ginger is full of anti-oxidants, good for digestion and is also anti-viral and anti-fungal. The lime juice is packed with Vitamin C and bioflavanoids.
Today was our first beautiful summer day, and the boys are out of school for summer vacation already; so to celebrate I’ve been drinking this yummy mocktail all day.
- ¼ cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon zested ginger, I use my microplane zester
- 12 drops stevia
- 18 ounces sparkling water
- Combine all ingredients in a jar and stir
- Pour over ice into 2 cocktail glasses and garnish with lime wedges
- Serve
Here are some of my favorite mocktail recipes on Elana’s Pantry:
Here are a few more refreshing cool drinks you might enjoy from some of my blogging friends:
–Sparkling Watermelonade from Silvana of Silvana’s Kitchen
–Homemade Tonic Water from Georgia of Georgia Pellegrini
–Apricot Spritzer from Lexie of Lexie’s Kitchen
Monique says
This is really amazing! Thank you for another tasty treat!
Ritika says
I haven’t been able to stop drinking these! They are delicious.
Christine@Foodista says
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Laura says
Oh this sounds SO good! Even without the stevia (I don’t like things sweet) and maybe with a little more ginger (I love a good kick.) I might use juiced ginger rather than zested. How refreshing! Must try!
glutenfreeforgood says
I like the idea of a “mocktail.” I also like the idea of not drinking alcohol, as I’ve noticed my occasional glass of wine has been happening more often lately. Need to start “mocktailing” and this looks and sounds so refreshing. Like a fancy limeade. Love it. Hope you’re having a wonderful June.
Melissa
Vicki Brain says
Sounds delicious and refreshing for this hot weather! Wonder if I couldn’t use a packet of Sun Crystals instead of straight stevia?
annie whitney says
FREEZE YOUR FRESH GINGER~ it is sooooooooo easy to grate when it’s frozen solid, and then it never goes bad either ((*:*)) that way we can buy huge amts of organic ginger on sale, and freeze it for use later.
YUM I LOVE THIS MOCKTAIL, thank you MUCHO!!!!!!! annie
Michelle says
Love this! My summer drink used to be lemon ginger martinis with ginger simple syrup and fresh lemon juice. I can’t tolerate the sugar or the alcohol anymore, so this is perfect!
Primal Toad says
This sounds awesome and extremely refreshing! My mom has her own carbonator so we get fresh sparkling water!
I LOVE lime juice and ginger. Hmmm…
Marie Ting says
I think you site is wonderful. I teach healthy gluten free cooking classes and enjoy your site. It has help me. I am gluten sensitive. I am a graduate of the Natural Epicurean culinary school here in Austin. I am 67 years old. Marie
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
I’m also a non-alcoholic girl, but love mocktails as such. Great flavor combos. A must try for summer!
zebe912 says
I bet that would be really good with a dash of maple syrup or agave instead of the stevia. Of course, I’m a cocktail girl, so I can imagine it with other additions. Fresh ginger in drinks is fantastic.
eden says
Yum. That looks like it would be delicious with Thai food. And a great way to use those funky margarita glasses that I got as a wedding gift… and have yet to use.
Tracy says
Hi Elana,
love this drink and went to the link for orange cocktail. Noticed your son helped out and so I have a question (sort of seems crazy) what kind of stool and how tall is it so your kiddos can help you? I am asking because my older son (8) has autism and I would never allow him in the kitchen because of safety reasons, but I think my 4 year old would love to be in the kitchen but I don’t know where to being, I thought a stool would be a good place, so that’s why I asked about what they used to stand on to help you. Thanks for the inspiration!!! Tracy
Shirley @ gfe says
Yippeee on summer vacation and liquid superfoods! Now you’re talking my language, baby! ;-)
xo,
Shirley
Lisa {smart food and fit} says
I can’t wait to try this recipe, very simple too. Thanks!
Pat says
This drink sounds wonderful Elana! I wish I had seen it yesterday. It would have been a perfect drink after the BolderBoulder! Was in your area for my niece’s graduation, and it was nice to have summer back today. Enjoy!
Pat
Heidi @ Adventures of a Gluten Free Mom says
This looks perfectly thirst-quenching, thanks Elana!
Tressa @ Hecka-Good Recipes says
Oh, I just happened to buy some sparkling water the other day and some ginger today :) I am def going to try this!
Georgia Pellegrini says
Wow, does this look refreshing! Two of my favorite ingredients in 1 recipe. I’m in Texas where the temperatures seem to be 100 F 24 hours a day, so this is just in time!
Alta says
Supposed to be “ooh” not “pooh”. Stupid auto correct. Still love this though!
Alta says
Pooh, this might be my new fav drink! I love ginger.
Brandon says
I am making this! I’ve been making quite a bit of lemonade during these warmer months, but this looks like it will definitely hit the spot when it starts to really heat up here.
Eileen says
OMG! Can’t wait to try these! Sound so refreshing and actually low calorie/low sugar
Lizzy Q says
Yum! Thanks, Elana, for this – I’m always a little sad that there aren’t more fun drinks out there for the non-alcoholic crowd – mostly (honestly) for the fun glasses & “flair” that accompany all those other beverages. I’m going to dig out my fun glasses and drink a big glass of this – and maybe I’ll use an umbrella, too. Just for the effect!
Eryn @ Pumpkin's Pantry says
Mmmm ginger and lime together in a drink, what a great combo! I don’t drink alcohol either but I’m definitely a drink girl :) My Microplane, one of my best friends in the kitchen, and I will love making this.
This may be the worlds silliest question, but is there a difference between Sparkling and Carbonated Water? If so, what makes them different. Thanks!