Simple Raspberry Soda

Simple Raspberry Soda

Author: Amanda Maguire | Inspired by Flour Bakery in Boston

Recipe type: Drink

Cook time:  5 mins

Total time:  5 mins

Serves: approximately ½ C. Syrup

Ingredients

• 1 C. Organic Raspberries
• ¼ C. Water
• 2 Tbs. Organic Sugar
• ½ Tbs. Freshly-Squeezed Lemon Juice
• Seltzer Water
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the raspberries, water, sugar, and lemon juice.
2. Cook, stirring every once in a while, until the sugar has dissolved and the raspberries begin to break down (about 3-4 minutes).
3. Turn the heat down to low and allow the mixture to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
5. Strain the raspberries through a sieve and press gently with the back of a spoon to squeeze out the juices.
6. Fill a glass with ice and pour 2-3 tablespoons of raspberry syrup, followed by about a cup of seltzer over top.
7. Stir to combine and enjoy!

Notes

You can replace the sugar with whatever sweetener you like. I also tried it with a combination of coconut nectar and stevia and I was a fan, but I opted for granulated sugar for photography purposes because it creates a brighter pink raspberry syrup. You can store any leftover raspberry syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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