Description
Beat the heat with this vibrant fruit soda recipe, perfect for summer gatherings or a refreshing treat. Bursting with the natural sweetness of fresh fruits and effervescent bubbles, each sip transports you to a tropical paradise. Easy to customize with your favorite seasonal fruits, this drink is sure to impress family and friends at any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh mixed fruit (strawberries, oranges, blueberries)
- 1 cup unsweetened sparkling water
- 1/4 cup simple syrup (1/4 cup sugar + 1/4 cup water)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and chop the fresh fruit into bite-sized pieces; mix in a bowl.
- Drizzle the simple syrup over the fruit, enhancing its natural sweetness.
- Gently muddle the fruit mixture to release juices without making it mushy.
- Add freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice to brighten flavors.
- Pour chilled sparkling water over the muddled mixture and stir gently.
- Serve over ice, garnished with mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap in other fruits like peaches or watermelon for variety. For added flavor complexity, try incorporating herbs such as basil. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.