Jul 13 2026
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Hand-crafted Soda Recipe

Inspired by Joe’s on Newbury
Time1h
Serves4

flavors: Black Cherry | Cuban | Ginger-Lime Rickey | Sour Blueberry Cooler

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Ingredients

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Black Cherry Flavoring

Cuban Flavoring

Ginger-Lime Rickey Flavoring

Sour Blueberry Cooler Flavoring

Method

Black Cherry Flavoring

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cherry Syrup

    In a saucepan, combine fresh black cherries, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

  2. 2

    Simmer the Mixture

    Reduce heat and let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes, mashing the cherries to release their juices.

  3. 3

    Strain the Syrup

    Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding the solids. Stir in fresh lemon juice.

  4. 4

    Combine with Soda Water

    In a glass, mix 1/4 cup of the cherry syrup with 1/2 cup of soda water. Stir gently to combine.

Cuban Flavoring

  1. 5

    Prepare the Mint Syrup

    In a saucepan, combine fresh mint leaves, sugar, and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

  2. 6

    Steep the Mint

    Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 30 minutes.

  3. 7

    Strain the Syrup

    Strain the mint syrup into a bowl, discarding the leaves. Stir in fresh lime juice.

  4. 8

    Combine with Soda Water

    In a glass, mix 1/4 cup of the mint syrup with 1/2 cup of soda water. Stir gently to combine.

Ginger-Lime Rickey Flavoring

  1. 9

    Prepare the Ginger Syrup

    In a saucepan, combine grated ginger, sugar, and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

  2. 10

    Simmer the Mixture

    Reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.

  3. 11

    Strain the Syrup

    Remove from heat and strain the syrup into a bowl, discarding the ginger solids. Stir in fresh lime juice.

  4. 12

    Combine with Soda Water

    In a glass, mix 1/4 cup of the ginger syrup with 1/2 cup of soda water. Stir gently to combine.

Sour Blueberry Cooler Flavoring

  1. 13

    Prepare the Blueberry Syrup

    In a saucepan, combine fresh blueberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

  2. 14

    Simmer the Mixture

    Reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes, mashing the blueberries to release their juices.

  3. 15

    Strain the Syrup

    Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding the solids. Stir in fresh lemon juice.

  4. 16

    Combine with Soda Water

    In a glass, mix 1/4 cup of the blueberry syrup with 1/2 cup of soda water. Stir gently to combine.

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