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Gingerbread Lemonade Mocktail

Gingerbread Lemonade Mocktail Recipe
This festive mocktail blends the zing of lemonade with cozy gingerbread spices for a holiday-inspired sip—served chilled with ginger beer for a fizzy finish and a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and spice.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Serving Size 2 glasses

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Citrus juicer
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Small saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Mixing glass or pitcher
  • Highball or stemless glass
  • Ice cube tray

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 2 tbsp molasses
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground cloves
  • 0.25 tsp ground allspice
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 0.5 cup ginger beer or ginger ale for topping
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  • Combine molasses, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and fresh ginger with 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Heat on low, stirring until sugar dissolves. Let cool.
  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add lemon juice, the cooled spiced syrup, and the remaining water. Shake until chilled.
  • Strain into a glass filled with ice. Top with ginger beer or ginger ale. Stir gently and serve.

Notes

Adjust spice to taste. Ginger beer gives a bolder kick; ginger ale is milder. The spiced syrup can be made ahead and stored in the fridge. Garnish with a mint sprig for a fresh finish.