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Homemade Sparkling Strawberry Soda Recipe for Summer Refreshment

Homemade strawberry soda is a refreshing, healthier alternative to most store-bought sodas.

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Right now grocery stores are overflowing with fresh strawberries, and we’re taking full advantage. We eat them by the handful, make syrups, sauces, and fruit roll-ups, and bake with them whenever we can. After making a large batch of strawberry syrup for red layers in popsicles, I started thinking about other uses for the leftover syrup. Pancakes were an obvious favorite, but we also wanted something bubbly and fun for the kids. My children don’t drink commercial soda — I avoid the high fructose corn syrup and additives — but they do enjoy fizzy drinks. That inspired this simple, homemade strawberry soda that’s both bright and refreshing.

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Easy to make and perfect poolside or anytime you want a lighter, fruit-forward fizz. Below is the recipe and clear instructions so you can make four servings at home.

Homemade Strawberry Soda

This recipe is naturally gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and nut free. It yields 4 servings and is ideal for hot days or casual gatherings.

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Strawberry Soda

Naturally gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and nut free. Makes 4 servings.
Prep Time
30 minutes
Chill Time
30 minutes
Servings
4
Calories
41 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb strawberries ripe, fresh, chopped
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 cups sparkling water chilled

Instructions

  1. Add the chopped strawberries, sugar, and 1/4 cup water to a saucepan and stir to combine.
  2. Cook over medium heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries are very soft and syrupy.
  3. Transfer the strawberry mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
  4. Strain the blended strawberries through a fine mesh strainer into a heat-safe container to remove most of the seeds.
  5. Refrigerate the strawberry syrup until chilled, about 30 minutes.
  6. Pour the chilled sparkling water into a pitcher.
  7. Add 1/2 cup of the strawberry syrup to the sparkling water and stir gently to combine. Taste and add more syrup if you prefer a sweeter, stronger flavor.
  8. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh strawberry slices or a sprig of mint if desired.
  9. Enjoy your homemade strawberry soda!
Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Soda
Amount Per Serving
Calories 41
% Daily Value*
Fat 0g — 0%
Saturated Fat 0g — 0%
Cholesterol 0mg — 0%
Sodium 76mg — 3%
Potassium 86mg — 2%
Carbohydrates 10g — 3%
Fiber 1g — 4%
Sugar 8g — 9%
Protein 0g — 0%
Vitamin C 33.3mg — 40%
Calcium 27mg — 3%
Iron 0.2mg — 1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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