Soda Recipe
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Ingredients
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Ingredients - Homemade Lemon Soda
Method
Directions - Homemade Lemon Soda
- 1
Make the lemon simple syrup
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved to form a clear simple syrup. Remove from heat.
- 2
Infuse lemon flavor
Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest. If using, add vanilla extract. Return the mixture to a gentle simmer for about 2 minutes to aromatize, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 3
Chill the syrup
Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to chill and meld flavors.
- 4
Prepare serving glasses
Fill each serving glass with ice (about 1 cup of ice per glass).
- 5
Assemble the soda
Pour 1/4 cup lemon syrup into each glass, then top with cold carbonated water. Stir gently to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness with additional syrup if desired.
