Spiced Citrus Ginger Mocktail

Yield: 1 mocktail

Concentrate:

1 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice

1/2 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice

1 orange peel

1 lime peel

1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, lightly crushed

5 cardamom pods, lightly crushed

2 cinnamon sticks, lightly crushed

Mocktail:

1/3 cup concentrate

1 can Zevia Ginger Ale

ice

lime wedge, for garnish (optional)

orange wedge, for garnish (optional)

To make concentrate:

In a small saucepan, combine orange juice, lime juice, orange peel, lime peel, black peppercorns, cardamom pods, and cinnamon sticks. Bring to boil over high heat then turn to low; simmer until liquid has reduced by half, 3-4 minutes. Let cool and strain out solids. Transfer to glass jar and store until ready to use.

To make mocktail:

Combine concentrate with ginger ale over ice. Garnish with lime wedge or orange wedge, if desired.