Best Homemade Strawberry Soda Recipe
Servings: 1 Serving
Ingredients
For the Syrup:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled
- ½ cup granulated sugar *see note
- ¼ cup water
For the Soda:
- ½ cup ice
- 6 ounces club soda or seltzer water
- 1 ounce strawberry simple syrup adjust to taste
- Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
How to Make the Syrup:
- Add strawberries, sugar, and water to a small saucepan.2 cups fresh strawberries, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup water
- Set over low heat and stir gently until the sugar dissolves and the strawberries begin to soften, about 15–20 minutes.
- Use a wooden spoon or potato masher to mash the strawberries as they break down.
- Simmer for another 5–10 minutes, keeping an eye on it as the syrup will bubble up.
- Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer into a heat-safe container.
- Let the syrup cool completely, then transfer to a sealed jar and refrigerate until ready to use.
How to Make the Soda:
- Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour in the strawberry syrup and club soda.½ cup ice, 6 ounces club soda, 1 ounce strawberry simple syrup
- Stir gently to combine. Garnish with fresh strawberries, if desired.
- Serve cold.
Notes
- Servings: The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 (8-ounce) drink. Actual calories will vary.
- Sugar: Taste the strawberries before you begin. We have the sugar at 1/2 cup assuming the berries will be ripe and on the sweeter side. If they aren't, you can adjust the sugar all the way up to 2 cups if needed. Start with 1/2 cup and work your way up.
- Prep Time: The prep time doesn't include the time it takes to make the syrup. Ideally, it should be prepared well ahead of time and chilled in the fridge.
- Syrup to Water Ratio: Start with a couple of tablespoons to 1 ounce of syrup per 6 ounces of water. You can always add more if needed.
- Buying Syrup: If you're pressed for time, there's the option of purchasing store-bought strawberry syrup instead of making it from scratch.
- Storage: Store leftover syrup in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Best Homemade Strawberry Soda Recipe
Serving Size
1 drink
Amount per Serving
Calories
153
% Daily Value*
Sodium
75
mg
3
%
Potassium
39
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
41
g
14
%
Sugar
42
g
47
%
Calcium
19
mg
2
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
