Raspberry Soda (Homemade!)
Beverages
Ingredients:
- 75 g (½ cup) frozen or fresh raspberries
- ½–1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½–1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 355 ml (12 oz) sparkling water
Equipments:
Features:
20 minutes or less
Gluten-Free
Raw
Grain-Free
Soy-Free
Oil-Free
Refined Sugar-Free
Nut-Free
Nutrition:
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Muddle the raspberries gently, just enough to release their juice — crushing too hard breaks up the seeds and can add a bitter edge.
Instructions:
- Muddle the Raspberries: Add 75 g (½ cup) frozen or fresh raspberries to a glass. Muddle lightly to release the juice.
- Sweeten and Add Lemon: Add ½–1 tbsp maple syrup and ½–1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Stir to combine.
- Top with Sparkling Water: Pour 355 ml (12 oz) sparkling water slowly over the raspberry mixture. Stir gently.
- Serve: Add ice if desired and serve immediately.
Notes: Let the raspberry syrup cool completely before adding sparkling water — warm syrup will cause the carbonation to fizz out violently. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove all seeds for the smoothest result.
Tips: Make a large batch of raspberry syrup and refrigerate it for up to 2 weeks. Mix to order for fresh soda anytime.
Storage: The raspberry syrup keeps refrigerated in a sealed jar for up to 2 weeks. Assembled soda is best consumed immediately.
Swaps: Raspberries can be swapped for strawberries, blackberries, or blueberries. Sparkling water can be replaced with tonic water for a slightly bitter note.
A few ingredients do most of the work in this recipe. The frozen or fresh raspberries adds bright sweetness and a pop of color. The sparkling water adds effervescence and a light, refreshing finish. The ½–1 tbsp maple syrup brings natural sweetness with a hint of caramel depth. The ½–1 tbsp fresh lemon juice adds acidity that brightens and balances the dish.
Raspberry Soda (Homemade!)
Ingredients:
- 75 g (½ cup) frozen or fresh raspberries
- ½–1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½–1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 355 ml (12 oz) sparkling water
Equipments:
Features:
Why These Ingredients:
A few ingredients do most of the work in this recipe. The frozen or fresh raspberries adds bright sweetness and a pop of color. The sparkling water adds effervescence and a light, refreshing finish. The ½–1 tbsp maple syrup brings natural sweetness with a hint of caramel depth. The ½–1 tbsp fresh lemon juice adds acidity that brightens and balances the dish.
Prep:
Muddle the raspberries gently, just enough to release their juice — crushing too hard breaks up the seeds and can add a bitter edge.
Instructions:
- Muddle the Raspberries: Add 75 g (½ cup) frozen or fresh raspberries to a glass. Muddle lightly to release the juice.
- Sweeten and Add Lemon: Add ½–1 tbsp maple syrup and ½–1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Stir to combine.
- Top with Sparkling Water: Pour 355 ml (12 oz) sparkling water slowly over the raspberry mixture. Stir gently.
- Serve: Add ice if desired and serve immediately.
