Description
Celebrate Good Friday with a glass of this Homemade Blueberry Soda—a naturally sweet, antioxidant-rich refreshment made with real blueberries, lemon juice, and sparkling water. This fizzy, non-alcoholic drink is a vibrant and healthful way to toast spring, served ice-cold and made completely from scratch.
Ingredients
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1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
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1/3 cup water
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2-3 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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Sparkling water (plain or lightly flavored)
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Ice cubes
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Extra blueberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, water, and honey or maple syrup.
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Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer for 8–10 minutes until berries burst and syrup forms.
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Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
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Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a clean jar or bowl. Discard solids.
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Fill two glasses with ice. Add 2–3 tbsp blueberry syrup to each.
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Top with sparkling water and gently stir.
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Garnish with extra blueberries and serve immediately with a straw.
Notes
Adjust sweetness to your liking. This syrup keeps well in the fridge for up to a week. Try with lime instead of lemon or mix with soda water for extra fizz.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage, Mocktail
- Method: Simmering, Stirring
- Cuisine: American, Seasonal
Nutrition
- Calories: 70 kcal per serving
