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Spectacular Strawberry Soda

Refreshing Spectacular Strawberry Soda for Summer Bliss

This Spectacular Strawberry Soda is a refreshing drink that captures the essence of summer with vibrant strawberries and zesty lemon juice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Syrup
  • 2 cups fresh ripe strawberries hull and diced
  • 1 cup cane sugar can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1 cup filtered water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice freshly squeezed
For Serving
  • 1 cup sparkling water or seltzer adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Fine-Mesh Strainer
  • Glass

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Hull and dice about 2 cups of fresh ripe strawberries. Place the diced strawberries into a small saucepan along with a cup of cane sugar and a cup of filtered water.
  2. Set the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for an additional 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  5. Let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes, then strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer.
  6. To serve, fill a glass with ice, pour in 1 cup of chilled sparkling water, and add in 2 tablespoons of the syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mg

Notes

Store the syrup in an airtight glass jar for up to 2 weeks in the fridge. You can freeze it in ice cube trays for later use.

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