low calorie
Green Tea Citrus Spritz
A crisp blend of green tea, fresh lemon, and sparkling water with approximately 12 calories per serving.
5-10 minutes1Easy
low calorie · alcohol-free
8-Calorie Ginger Lemon Sparkler
A bold, fiery ginger-and-lemon drink with a careful pinch of cayenne and approximately 8 calories per serving.
Recipe guidanceClear ingredients, preparation steps, serving yield, and optional swaps for home mixing.
Prep time
5-10 minutes
Total time
5-10 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.
- 1.0 tbsp fresh grated ginger root
- 1.0 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 8.0 oz boiling purified water
- 1 dash McCormick Ground Cayenne Pepper
- 4 drops Wholesome Organic Liquid Stevia
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Prepare the glass
Grate your fresh ginger root using a microplane and place the pulp directly into a tea infuser or the bottom of your mug.
- 2
Build the drink
Pour 8 ounces of rolling boiling water over the ginger and let it steep undisturbed for a full 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the finishing touch
Remove the ginger pulp or strain the liquid into a clean mug to clear out any stray woody fibers.
- 4
Garnish & serve
Stir in the fresh lemon juice, liquid stevia, and a single, careful dash of ground cayenne pepper.
- 5
Garnish & serve
Serve immediately while steaming hot, floating a thin lemon wheel on top if desired.
Recipe Tips
- Taste and adjust sweetness a little at a time.
Make It Your Own
For a crowd: Batch the low-calorie base in a chilled pitcher and top each serving with sparkling water. Keep syrups optional so guests can adjust to taste.
Easy swaps: Use an unsweetened sparkling water in place of sweet soda. Use berries, cucumber, or citrus peel for flavor without adding much sweetness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are calorie counts exact?
Nutrition figures are approximate and can change with ingredient brands and substitutions.
How can I make it sweeter?
Add a small amount of your preferred sweetener, then taste again before adding more.
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