5 from 3 votes
Strawberry Basil Soda
This fresh strawberry soda, made with homemade strawberry-basil syrup, is a refreshing sip on a hot day!Recipe makes about 2 cups syrup.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
16
servings
Calories:
57 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound strawberries , cleaned and trimmed (plus additional for garnish)
- 1 cup still water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup basil torn (plus additional whole leaves for garnish, loosely-packed leaves
- sparkling water for serving, chilled
Instructions
- Puree strawberries in a blender or food processor.
- In a medium saucepan, combine still water, granulated sugar, strawberry puree, and basil. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- Strain cooled mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing to extract juices. Discard solids. Chill syrup until ready to use.
- Pour a few tablespoons of strawberry basil syrup into a glass (use more or less, to taste). Fill with ice and sparkling water. Garnish with a sprig of fresh basil and a fresh strawberry slice.
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Notes
- The strawberry-basil syrup will stay fresh for a week or two in the refrigerator in a tightly-sealed container. Stir before using.
- For more serving ideas, including cocktail inspo for adults, see the Recipe Variations section in the article above.
Nutrition Information
Calories
57kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
46mg
(1%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
65IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
16.9mg
(19%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 57
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 57kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 46mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 16.9mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.