While I occasionally crave a soda, it is a very rare occasion indeed that I actually drink one. I’m not a fan of the artificial sweeteners in the diet versions, and regular soda is too cloying.
The solution? Making my own, of course! Mix 1 part of this simple raspberry soda syrup with 3 parts club soda (for a more-sugary drink), soda water or seltzer (for a less-sweet version), and you’ve got a fruity carbonated beverage with just the right amount of sweetness.
I imagine this syrup would also be delicious in a milkshake or drizzled over ice cream. Oh! Or in a Raspberry Mule if you don’t want to muddle fresh berries.
Raspberry Soda Syrup
Makes about 1 pint
1 3/4 cups fresh raspberries
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups water
In a small saucepan, heat the sugar and water over low, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the raspberries and cook, stirring often, for 10-15 minutes, or until the syrup is reduced.
Allow to cool, then strain through a jelly bag or piece of cheesecloth. Transfer to a jar or freezer-safe container, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Syrup can be refrigerated for 2-3 weeks, or frozen for 3-4 months.
What’s your favorite carbonated drink?
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This looks so darn refreshing! I like the fact that you can control the amount of syrup in it.
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Looks yummy! I think I will make these for a dinner we’re hosting next week
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This is such a great idea. I don’t drink soda often, but I’d love something like this when I do. I wonder if you make it with cherries would that make something like a Shirley Temple? I have no idea what “flavor” grenadine is. It just tastes like sugar to me.
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I would think so. You should try it!
Looks incredible. You could even do a mint leaf in it!
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perfect summer drink my dear! what a beautiful colour
I know, right? Purely from the fruit, too. No artificial colorings here!
Reed’s Ginger Ale! Yum. Although these look super fab. Raspberry is my favorite fruit.
Andrea @ The Skinny Chronicles recently posted..Groans and Grumbles
When I do have “real” soda, ginger ale or ginger beer is one of my top picks!
Mmmm… Looks good. My favorite soda is Black Cherry Soda but I never drink it because of calories
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How pretty are those drinks? I try to avoid soda too so this is great! I’m a fan of Pellegrino, but it’s a tad pricey so I don’t often get it.
Heather recently posted..Smoothie Fail
This looks way better than regulur soda anyway!
My fav carbonated beverage? I’d have to go with grapefruit LaCroix
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I don’t know if I’ve ever had LaCroix, but I’ve heard great things about it!
I’m so bad about soda, well I used to be worse, but just reading this made me want to go get one from the vending machine (at 9AM). I’m trying to get into natural sodas at least.
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I do like my ‘Cherry Coke Zeros’…
This looks super yummy!
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I gave up drinking soda a long time ago… but this sounds absolutely lovely! I am gonna share your link to this awesome sounding recipe!
This same recipe (Exact same quantities) works really well with Cherries, Blackberries and Blueberries.
Probably wouldn’t hurt to trail an error even with Strawberries and perhaps even Grapes for some different flavours.
I make the Blackberry and Raspberry soda all the time at home.
Another idea, if you want a clean clear syrup, is to wrap the berries in Muslin and then place them in the boiling syrup that way.
Then just take the bag out and press the bag in a strainer to get the extra juice.
This makes a really nice clear syrup but if you like to see the bits to show you it’s homemade, then this way is perfect to.