If you're looking for a delicious and refreshing summer drink, then look no further than this Homemade Strawberry Soda recipe. This easy-to-make beverage is perfect for those hot days when you just need something to cool off with. Not only does it taste amazing, but it's also incredibly simple to make. You'll first want to make homemade strawberry syrup; all you need are some fresh strawberries and a few common kitchen ingredients to make your strawberry syrup sing. You can also repurpose this syrup to use on ice cream for a sweet treat!
In this blog, we will show you just how easy it is to make Strawberry sodas for your friends and family. This recipe can serve about 4-5 people, depending on the serving size. Making homemade soda syrups is healthier than resorting to traditional sodas as you can rest easy knowing the exact ingredients you are consuming when making a bubbly beverage for your family. First, we will learn how to make the syrup, and then will learn how to make our homemade Strawberry Soda!
Now let's quit the chit-chat and get boiling!
How to Make Homemade Strawberry Soda
The Method: Syrup
- Measure out your water, strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice into a pot.
- Bring to a boil and let it simmer for 15 mins. Make sure your strawberries are pale in color.
- Once it's cooled down, strain your liquid and then filter through a cheesecloth.
- Transfer your mixture to a sealed container and store in the fridge for up to 1 month.
The Method: Serving
- Pour 2 oz of Strawberry Syrup over a glass with ice.
- Top with sparkling water and lightly stir to incorporate beverage ingredients.
- Garnish with lemon and strawberries.
- Enjoy!
Ingredients (Serves 5):
- 150 g Water
- 149 g Sugar
- 7-8 oz of Fresh Strawberries (cut and cored)
- 2 drops of Lemon Juice
- Sparkling Water
- Soda Maker Machine (Any kind!)
What is the best-carbonated water to use for homemade soda?
When it comes to sparkling water, you truly cannot go wrong! Although, we are partial to homemade sparkling water that can be easily made with the use of a soda machine. The beauty of this method is that you can control the level of carbonation in your water, making it as bubbly or mild as you'd like! Using a soda machine is also significantly more cost-efficient especially if you and your family love to make homemade sodas often. With refillable CO2 canisters, access to make bubbly beverages is always at your fingertips!
Is it possible for my homemade strawberry soda to taste similar to store-bought strawberry soda?
To answer plainly, no it is not possible, but honestly, would you really want it to taste the same? Making homemade strawberry soda syrup allows you to control the ingredients and more importantly, ensure your ingredients are healthy and SAFE for your family to consume.
The ingredients found in classic strawberry sodas are far from healthy or safe. Many sodas contain a wide variety of artificially produced elements such as high fructose corn syrup, sodium benzoate, and red dye #40. Thankfully, these ingredients are rarely found in kitchens and instead, we get to play with DIY healthy soda recipes! We do love the recommended syrup recipes we provide, but remember they can all be tailored to your liking. Enjoy more of a less sugary strawberry flavor? Up the grams of strawberries and hold back on some of the sugar before your boil! Think of our recipe as a guideline that is intended to be adjusted to your liking.
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