Raspberry Fruit Soda
Say goodbye to neon-colored, store-bought sodas and hello to the ultimate refresher: Raspberry Fruit Soda. This isn’t just a drink; it’s a celebration of sun-ripened berries and natural sweetness.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh Raspberries Frozen works too, just thaw slightly before cooking!
- 1 cup Water
- 2/3 cup Honey
- Seltzer Water Chilled
- Extra berries or a sprig of fresh mint for Garnish
Instructions
- First, simmer the fruit. Place your raspberries and water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, using a wooden spoon to mash the berries as they soften to release all those gorgeous juices.
- Next, sweeten the pot. Add the honey and stir until it is completely dissolved into the raspberry water.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure nothing sticks to the bottom.
- Next, steep the flavor. Remove the pan from the heat and let it sit for 45 minutes. This “steeping” phase is the secret to a deep, complex berry flavor.
- Then, strain and smooth. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a jar or bowl. Use your spoon to push the solids against the mesh, getting every last drop of syrup.
- Next, place your raspberry concentrate in the fridge until it’s cold and ready to use.
- To serve, pour 1/4 cup of the chilled puree into a glass filled with ice. Top with about 1 cup of seltzer water. Stir gently, garnish with more fruit, and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 107g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 98g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg