Homemade Summer Soda Recipe

There's something about the summer heat that makes homes summer soda so good. Here's a look at a simple 3-ingredient recipe + additional fruit infused alternatives.

This recipe works well for a casual afternoon at home or any gathering of friends, whether at the pool or for a backyard cookout. These simple recipes look like summer in a glass and are a great way to spark joy and quench thirst without the additives of normal soda.

Ingredients

1 cup soda water

1 pinch kosher salt

1 tbsp raw sugar

STRAWBERRY, LEMON + BASIL

6-8 fresh basil leaves

4-6 fresh, quartered strawberries, one thin slice for garnish

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

CHERRY + GINGER

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

8-10 fresh cherries

1 finely chopped ginger root

LEMON, LIME + ORANGE

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

2 tbsp fresh lime juice

2 tbsp fresh orange juice

CUCUMBER, STRAWBERRY + MINT

6-8 mint leaves

4-6 quartered strawberries, one thin slice for garnish

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

6-8 slices fresh cucumber

INSTRUCTIONS

For each recipe, begin with the soda base. Then, choose an alternate infusion, if desired, and mix ingredients into a glass + soda base. Place your crafted soda into the fridge until chilled, and then serve over ice. For larger batches, multiply each recipe by the number of cups you place into a pitcher. Enjoy!

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