light refreshing
Golden Ginger Lemon Steep
A bright, warming steep of fresh ginger, turmeric, lemon, honey, and black pepper with a gentle golden color.
10-15 minutes1Easy
light refreshing · alcohol-free
Garden Green Citrus Juice
A crisp green juice-style mocktail with spinach, celery, cucumber, ginger, lemon, and cold water.
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Prep time
10-15 minutes
Total time
10-15 minutes
Serves
1
Difficulty
Easy
Bright & refreshing
A balanced alcohol-free drink built around real citrus and fruit flavor.
Simple ingredients
Easy-to-find ingredients and an approachable home-bar method.
Perfect for occasions
Made for an everyday treat, dinner party, or celebratory pour.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving. Ingredient quantities update with the selected batch size.
- 1/2 cup baby spinach
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1/2 cup English cucumber, chopped
- 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 4 oz cold water
- Ice
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Prepare the glass
Add the spinach, celery, cucumber, ginger, and cold water to a blender.
- 2
Build the drink
Blend on high until smooth, about 45 seconds.
- 3
Add the finishing touch
Strain through a fine mesh sieve or nut-milk bag if you prefer a lighter texture.
- 4
Garnish & serve
Pour over ice, add the lemon juice, and stir once.
- 5
Garnish & serve
Garnish with cucumber or celery and serve right away.
Recipe Tips
- Taste and adjust sweetness a little at a time.
Make It Your Own
For a crowd: Prepare the still base in a chilled pitcher, then let guests add ice, bubbles, and garnish to individual glasses.
Easy swaps: Use cucumber, mint, basil, or citrus based on what is freshest. Use plain sparkling water or still water based on the texture you prefer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these drinks without a juicer?
Usually. Use prepared unsweetened juice, muddle soft fruit, or blend and strain produce with a little water.
How do I keep a light drink from tasting flat?
Use cold ingredients, fresh citrus, and sparkling water added immediately before serving.
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