Jarritos Bottles Recipe

Make simple syrup

Combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves and mixture just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature before using. Chill if not using immediately.

Prepare flavor concentrate

In a medium bowl or pitcher, combine the cooled simple syrup (1 cup), fresh lime juice (1/2 cup), orange extract (1/2 tsp), tamarind concentrate (2 tbsp), peach extract (1/4 tsp), grapefruit extract (1/4 tsp), and 1/8 tsp fine sea salt. Whisk thoroughly until homogeneous. Taste and adjust: add up to 1 tsp more simple syrup for sweetness, or an extra 1 tablespoon tamarind for more tartness.

Combine with carbonated water

Place 6 cups chilled carbonated water in a large pitcher. Slowly pour the flavor concentrate into the carbonated water while gently stirring with a long spoon to avoid losing carbonation. Stir only until evenly mixed (5–10 gentle strokes).

Sanitize and prepare bottles

Ensure glass bottles and caps are clean and sanitized. Wash with hot soapy water, rinse well, then pour boiling water into bottles and caps or run through a dishwasher on sanitize cycle. Allow bottles to drain and remain warm to reduce foaming during filling.

Fill bottles

Using a funnel, pour the prepared soda into each 12 oz (355 ml) bottle, leaving roughly 1/2 inch headspace to allow for any expansion and to preserve carbonation. Cap bottles tightly immediately. For the yield indicated, you should fill about six 12-oz bottles.

Chill

Refrigerate the bottles upright for at least 2 hours to chill thoroughly and let flavors marry. For best carbonation retention, keep refrigerated and chilled until serving.

Serve

To serve, pour over ice into a glass or open the bottle and garnish with a lime wheel or wedge. If transferring to a glass, pour gently to preserve fizz. Enjoy chilled.

Storage & Shelf life

Keep sealed bottles refrigerated and consume within 5–7 days for best flavor and carbonation. If any off-odors or excessive bulging appear, discard immediately.