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Ingredients
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Base Syrup
Soda Water
Garnish (optional)
Method
Make Base Syrup
- 1
Prepare Ingredients
Wash the fresh lemons, limes, grapefruit, and ginger. Cut lemons, limes, and grapefruit in half and juice them. Grate the ginger.
- 2
Combine Sugar and Water
In a saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and 2 cups of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3
Add Juices and Ginger
Once the sugar is dissolved, add the lemon juice, lime juice, grapefruit juice, and grated ginger to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Simmer the Syrup
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
- 5
Strain the Syrup
Once cooled, strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container to remove the ginger and pulp. Store the syrup in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Assemble the Soda
- 6
Prepare Glasses
Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- 7
Mix Soda
Pour 1/4 cup of the prepared syrup over the ice in the glass. Top with 1 cup of carbonated water and stir gently to combine.
- 8
Add Garnish
If desired, garnish with fresh mint leaves, a slice of lemon, and a slice of lime.
- 9
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing house-made soda!