Raspberry Ginger Lime Seltzer

Raspberries, lime, and ginger sparkle in a homemade soft drink that’s the taste of summer in a glass. This homemade soda has three parts: fruit concentrate, simple syrup, and seltzer water. Store all three components in the fridge separately, then mix just before serving.

Raspberry Ginger Lime Seltzer

Krysta

Raspberries, lime, and ginger sparkle in a homemade soft drink that's the taste of summer in a glass. This homemade soda has three parts: fruit concentrate, simple syrup, and seltzer water. Store all three components in the fridge separately, then mix just before serving.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Servings 4

Calories 17 kcal

Ingredients

  

Fruit concentrate

• ¼ cup raspberries fresh or frozen (thawed)
• ½ lime sliced
• 1 teaspoon sliced fresh ginger
• 3 fresh mint leaves
• 1 cup water

Simple syrup

• 1 cup sugar or honey
• 1 cup water

Seltzer

• 3 cups seltzer water

Instructions

 

• To make fruit concentrate: place raspberries, lime, ginger, and mint leaves in a pitcher or large jar and smash with a wooden spoon to release their juices. Stir in water. Let the mixture infuse in the fridge overnight, then strain.
• To make simple syrup: combine water and sugar (or honey) in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until completely dissolved. Let cool.
• To make soda: for each serving of soda, combine 1/4 cup fruit concentrate, 1 tsp. simple syrup and 3/4 cup seltzer water in a glass. Serve with ice if desired.

Notes

To make ahead: The fruit concentrate will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The syrup will keep, covered, in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Tip: Create additional seltzer flavors using these combinations for the fruit concentrate.

Cranberry Orange Ginger:
1/2 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen (thawed)
1/2 orange, sliced
1 tsp. sliced fresh ginger

Pineapple Lemon Ginger:
1 cup chopped pineapple, fresh or frozen (thawed)
1/2 lemon, sliced
1 tsp. sliced fresh ginger