Ginger lime sparkler

Made with simple & fresh ingredients, packed with flavor, sugar free, CIRS approved, safe for Keto, Paleo, Atkins, Zero Proof, low FODMAP/SIBO  approved, gluten free, dairy free. This is just one of the many beverage recipes to come that is completely guilt free! Perfect any time of year and a great tummy tamer. Pair with Asian inspired meals, or in a tall glass as you devour a book in the summer shade. 

Ginger lime sparkler 

Yield one serving

Prep time 

Total time 

Ingredients 

1 cup chilled sparkling water (pure filtered water, no tonic water)

1 teaspoon fresh ginger juice

1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

A citrus slice for garnish

Can add more or less juice for desired balance. Or add additional flavors like lemon juice, or fresh mint. 

Directions

Peel ginger root, trim away any bad spots and juice the ginger using a ceramic grater (Rub the ginger over the sharp knobs until you get the desired amount of juice. Then strain the juice/pulp mixture through a fine metal strainer or cheesecloth)

TIP: I’ve heard of others using a garlic press, or of course a fruit & vegetable juicing machine as alternative methods to juice the ginger.

Discard the fibrous pulp, but keep the freshly squeezed ginger juice for your Ginger lime sparkler. 

Juice  your lime ( a handheld citrus squeezer/press, a citrus reamer, old fashioned table top juicer, or a fruit & vegetable juicing machine. More TIPS on getting the most juice from your citrus fruit here https://www.thespruceeats.com/easy-ways-to-squeeze-fresh-citrus-juice-759344)

Add your ginger juice, and citrus juice(s) to the bottom of a handsome drinking glass (10oz or more capacity) and stir in pure stevia powder or 1-4 drops of pure liquid stevia.

Slowly add the chilled sparkling water and garnish with a slice of lime (or citrus fruit of your choosing). Add a few small ice cubes if desired (filtered water)  

Enjoy!

Note: If you are concerned about potential health effects of drinking carbonated water daily (the carbon dioxide that makes the bubbles is linked to bloating, dental issues, and mineral depletion), simply make the recipe with still water. It’s ‘still’ delicious 😉 !

Special diet information about this recipe: CIRS approved/Dairy Free/Gluten Free/Whole30/Low-carb, Paleo