Twist Lemon Zesty Drink (Printable View)

Zesty lemon juice with sparkling water and a touch of sweetness creates a fresh, invigorating drink.

# Ingredient List:

→ Citrus

01 - 2 large lemons, juiced (about 1/3 cup juice)
02 - 2 lemon twists (for garnish)

→ Sweetener

03 - 2 tablespoons simple syrup

→ Sparkling

04 - 1 1/2 cups chilled sparkling water

→ Ice

05 - 1 cup ice cubes

# How to Make It:

01 - Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
02 - In a small pitcher, combine freshly squeezed lemon juice and simple syrup; stir until well mixed.
03 - Pour the lemon mixture evenly between the two glasses over the ice.
04 - Top each glass with chilled sparkling water and stir gently to combine.
05 - Garnish each drink with a lemon twist and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in five minutes with ingredients you probably already have at home.
  • That perfect balance of sour and sweet hits different when you make it yourself.
  • Works for literally any time of day, from breakfast to late-night refreshment.
02 -
  • Warm sparkling water is the enemy of this drink—chill yours in the fridge beforehand or it'll taste flat and disappointing.
  • Squeezing your lemons fresh makes all the difference; bottled lemon juice tastes like regret in comparison.
03 -
  • Roll your lemons gently on the counter before cutting and juicing—this breaks down the inside and releases way more juice than you'd get otherwise.
  • The lemon twist isn't just garnish; squeeze it over the drink so those oils flavor every sip and make it feel special.