Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsWoodfire RockfordA'siclliana Italian Soda's Recipe

A'siclliana Italian Soda's Recipe

Inspired by Woodfire Rockford
Time20m
Serves2

Blood orange or lemon.

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Ingredients

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Syrup Base

Method

Syrup Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Syrup

    In a saucepan, combine the blood orange juice, granulated sugar, and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.

  2. 2

    Add Lemon Juice

    Once the sugar has dissolved, add the lemon juice to the mixture. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cool the Syrup

    Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the syrup to cool completely. Once cooled, you can store it in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Soda Assembly

  1. 4

    Prepare the Glass

    Fill a tall glass with ice cubes up to the top.

  2. 5

    Add Syrup

    Pour 1/4 cup of the prepared blood orange syrup over the ice.

  3. 6

    Top with Club Soda

    Slowly pour club soda over the syrup until the glass is full, about 1 3/4 cups.

  4. 7

    Garnish

    Garnish the drink with a fresh mint leaf and a slice of blood orange or lemon on the rim of the glass.

  5. 8

    Serve

    Stir gently and serve immediately with a straw.

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