A few weeks ago, I saw a cute post over at I Am Baker. Amanda had made homemade soda for her kids and they loved it. I thought that was a great idea; especially since I love knowing exactly what the ingredients are in the foods we eat.
I picked up the sparkling mineral water, but then forgot all about making the soda until yesterday.
My middle son wasn’t feeling well and he asked if I could get him some 7-up. I had exactly zero interest in going to the store. So, I was thrilled to remember that I had some sparkling water in the fridge just waiting to be used.
Making this was easy and it tasted great. My kids thought it was delicious. Here is a refreshing sugar-free lemonade if noncarbonated is more what you are looking for.
Homemade Lemon Lime Soda
Ingredients
- 2 cups sparkling water I used S. Pellegrinno
- 3/4 cup simple syrup - basic recipe can be found here
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- extra slices of lemon and lime
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in a small pitcher and stir to combine. Garnish with sliced lemons and limes if you like. Enjoy!
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ConsciouslyFrugal says
Put some mint and run in this, and you have my favorite "soda"–a mojito! But, um, that's probably not a good thing for the kids. 😉
Barefeet In The Kitchen says
Probably not for the kids, but it has potential for the adults in the house.
Tracy M Montgomery says
Would you be able to exchange the seltzer for club soda and have a similar “Sprite” like drink?
Mary Younkin says
Sure, Tracy. That’s worth a try. Enjoy!
Jessica says
A reason for e to get out my soda stream. Thank you
Anonymous says
ohhhh…I can't wait to try this….sounds like a much healthier version of pop..now only to find one for ginger ale!