Soda Recipe

Chill glass

If desired, chill a highball or Collins glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Fill the chilled glass about two-thirds full with ice cubes (roughly 4–6 cubes).

Pour 10 fl oz of carbonated water into the glass over the ice.

Slowly add 10 fl oz of your chosen store-bought soda (Coke for cola flavor or Sprite for lemon-lime) pouring down the side of the glass to minimize foam and preserve carbonation.

Gently stir once or twice with a bar spoon or straw to combine without knocking out too much fizz.

Garnish with an optional lemon or lime wedge on the rim and/or a fresh mint sprig. Serve immediately.

Combine 500 ml chilled carbonated water and 500 ml chilled store-bought soda in a 1 L pitcher. Pour the carbonated water in first, then slowly add the soda to reduce foaming.

If serving immediately, add ice to individual glasses rather than the pitcher to avoid diluting the batch.

Pour into glasses, garnish with lemon/lime slices as desired, and serve right away to preserve carbonation.