Description
Beat the heat this summer with homemade fruit soda that bursts with flavor and fizz! This delightful drink combines fresh fruits and sparkling water for a refreshing, healthier alternative to sugary sodas. Perfect for backyard gatherings or lazy afternoons by the pool, each sip is a trip down memory lane filled with laughter and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh seasonal fruit (e.g., strawberries, peaches, lemons)
- 1 cup sparkling water (plain or flavored)
- 1/4 cup simple syrup (1/4 cup sugar + 1/4 cup water)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Wash and slice the fruits into bite-sized pieces or muddle them lightly to release juices.
- In a small saucepan, combine equal parts sugar and water over medium heat until dissolved. Let it cool.
- In a large pitcher, mix sliced fruits with cooled simple syrup and let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Slowly pour in chilled sparkling water until you reach your desired fizz level; stir gently.
- Serve over ice cubes, garnishing with mint leaves or extra fruit slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (250ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg