Description
This refreshing and vibrant Strawberry Soda recipe is perfect for quenching your thirst on a hot day. Made with fresh strawberries, sugar, and a splash of lemon juice, this homemade soda is fizzy, fruity, and delightful.
Ingredients
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Strawberry Syrup:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup water
Additional:
- Ice cubes
- 2 cups club soda or sparkling water
- Fresh mint and extra strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberry Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water. Simmer over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until strawberries soften and sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Strain the Syrup: Use a fine mesh strainer to strain the mixture into a bowl, pressing to extract syrup. Discard solids and chill syrup.
- Serve: Fill a glass with ice, pour 2–3 tablespoons of syrup, and top with club soda. Stir gently and garnish with mint or strawberries.
Notes
- Adjust syrup to taste
- Syrup can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week
- Try adding lime juice or using sparkling lemonade for variety
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
