Name: Le Babs SOFT DRINKS Recipe
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 1 cups carbonated water (club soda or seltzer); 1 tbs fresh lemon juice; 1 tbs fresh lime juice; 1 tsp simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water); 4 pieces ice cubes; 1 piece lemon or lime wedge (for garnish); 1 cups carbonated water (club soda or seltzer); 1.5 tsp fresh ginger syrup; 0.5 tbs fresh lemon juice; 4 pieces ice cubes; 1 piece thin ginger slice (for garnish); 1 cups carbonated water (club soda or seltzer); 2 tbs fruit puree or juice (strawberry, raspberry, peach, or mango); 1 tsp simple syrup (optional, to taste); 0.5 tbs fresh lemon juice (optional); 4 pieces ice cubes; 1 piece fresh mint sprig or fruit slice (garnish); 1 cups granulated sugar; 1 cups water; 1 cups fresh ginger, thinly sliced; 1 cups granulated sugar; 1 cups water; 1 tbs fresh lemon juice

Method

Classic Lemon-Lime Soda (per 1 serving)

Prepare glass

Fill a tall glass with 4 ice cubes.

Combine citrus and sweetener

Add 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice and 1 teaspoon simple syrup to the glass. Stir gently to combine and slightly chill the juice mixture with the ice.

Top with carbonation

Pour 1 cup cold carbonated water over the mixture, pouring slowly to retain bubbles. Stir gently once or twice with a bar spoon to incorporate—do not over-stir to avoid losing fizz.

Garnish and serve

Garnish with a lemon or lime wedge on the rim. Serve immediately with a straw if desired.

Homemade Ginger Ale (per 1 serving)

Prepare glass

Fill a highball glass with 4 ice cubes.

Add syrup and lemon

Measure 1.5 teaspoons fresh ginger syrup into the glass, add 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice.

Top with carbonated water

Slowly pour 1 cup cold carbonated water into the glass to preserve carbonation. Stir gently once to combine.

Garnish and taste

Float a thin slice of ginger on top or place on the rim. Taste and add up to 1/2 teaspoon more ginger syrup if you prefer a spicier ginger flavor. Serve immediately.

Fizzy Fruit Soda (per 1 serving)

Prepare fruit base

If using whole fruit, puree 2 tablespoons fruit until smooth. Combine 2 tablespoons fruit puree or juice with 1 teaspoon simple syrup and 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional) in a glass. Stir to combine.

Assemble

Fill the glass with 4 ice cubes. Pour 1 cup cold carbonated water over the fruit mixture. Stir gently once to incorporate.

Garnish

Garnish with a mint sprig or a slice of the fruit used. Adjust sweetness with extra simple syrup if desired and serve immediately.

Batch Simple Syrup (makes about 1 cup)

Combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves. Once dissolved and the syrup is clear, remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to a clean jar and refrigerate up to 1 month.

Fresh Ginger Syrup (makes about 1 cup)

Combine 1 cup thinly sliced fresh ginger, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 cup water in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes to extract ginger flavor, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat, stir in 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and let steep until cool or for at least 30 minutes for stronger flavor.

Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean jar, pressing on solids to extract liquid. Discard solids. Refrigerate syrup up to 2 weeks.

Soft Drinks Recipe