Description
Savor the irresistible flavor of homemade grape soda, made with fresh red grapes and blueberries. This refreshing drink requires minimal prep and is a perfect choice for warm days or gatherings, providing a delicious, fizzy treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups red grapes
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- juice and zest of 1 lemon
- sparkling water
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and lemon zest. Use your fingers to blend the zest into the sugar until no wet clumps remain.
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add red grapes, blueberries, lemon juice, and the prepared lemon sugar. Cook for 15-20 minutes, occasionally mashing the fruit until it becomes a thick, wine-colored mash.
- Strain the mixture to remove solids and transfer the syrup to the refrigerator, letting it cool to room temperature.
- Once the syrup is chilled, pour 2-4 tablespoons into an ice-filled glass and top with sparkling water. Stir and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the syrup amount based on your sweetness preference.
For a more intense flavor, let the syrup sit longer in the refrigerator before serving.
Grapes can be substituted with other berries if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg