Fizzy homemade lemon soda pouring into a drinking glass.

Quick Homemade Lemon Soda (Maple Sweetened)

Recipe By : Michelle McCowan

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Homemade Lemon Soda is a quick and refreshing drink that only requires a few simple ingredients. Sweetened with pure maple syrup, this recipe is a healthier way to enjoy a fizzy soda on hot summer days.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Dietary DF, GF, Nut Free

Season(s) Spring, Summer

Difficulty Easy

Yield 1 Quart / 4 Cups

Equipment

Large Pitcher or Jug
Long-Handled Spoon
Lemon Squeezer
Sieve
Measuring Utensils

Ingredients

▢ 1 Litre Sparkling Mineral Water (Unflavoured)
▢ 2 tablespoon Pure Maple Syrup
▢ 1 Pinch Himalayan Salt (Optional)

Instructions

First, cut the lemons in half. Then twist the halves over a lemon juicer or place them in a squeezer to extract the juice.
Place a sieve over a pitcher, jug or bowl. Pour the lemon juice through the sieve to catch any seeds and pulp.
I find it helpful to use a small spoon to squish and swish the pulp around to extract as much juice as I can.
Add the maple syrup to the pitcher, jug or bowl with the lemon juice and mix until well combined.
Once the lemon juice and pure maple syrup have been mixed, pour in the sparkling mineral water.
If the juice and syrup remain at the bottom, give it a gentle stir. To keep it nice and fizzy, avoid stirring too vigorously.

Notes

To maintain peak fizziness, this lemon soda is best served fresh.

It can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days before going completely flat.

Tips

Use sparkling mineral water to replenish the body on hot days.
Add a touch of mineral salt to boost electrolytes, flavour and fizz.
Mix the lemon juice and maple syrup before you add the sparkling water. Stirring too much afterwards can cause it to fizz out and flatten.

Substitutions & Variations

Pure honey can be used in place of the maple syrup.
Omit the sweetener completely to make it sugar-free.
Still water can be used instead of sparkling water if you want to avoid the carbonation.
Unflavoured ginger bug soda or kombucha can also be used in place of sparkling mineral water for the same fizzy effect. However, these will mildly alter the flavour.

Nutrition

Total Servings : cups