Description
Cool off with this refreshing homemade Strawberry Soda recipe. Made with fresh strawberries, a hint of lemon, and fizzy club soda, it’s the perfect summer drink to enjoy on a hot day.
Ingredients
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For the Strawberry Syrup:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
For Serving:
- 1 cup club soda or sparkling water (chilled)
- Ice for serving
- Fresh mint and extra strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Strawberry Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until the strawberries break down and the mixture thickens slightly.
- Prepare the Syrup: Mash the strawberries gently with a spoon and let the syrup cool. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove the pulp, if desired.
- Assemble the Soda: Fill a glass with ice and add 2–3 tablespoons of the strawberry syrup. Top with chilled club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh mint or sliced strawberries if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more or less sugar.
- The strawberry syrup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
