Homemade Sprite (Lemon Lime Soda)
Homemade Sprite (Lemon Lime Soda)
Ingredients
For the Lemon-Lime Syrup
- 1 tablespoon lime zest, from approximately 4 limes
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, from approximately 3 lemons
- 1/2 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
For Serving
- as needed sparkling water
- as needed ice
Instructions
- 1
Using a microplane, zest approximately 4 limes and 3 lemons. Set the zest aside. Then, juice the zested limes and lemons, collecting 1/2 cup of lime juice and 1/2 cup of lemon juice. Set the juice aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
To a medium-sized bowl, add the 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lime zest, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest. Use your fingers to massage the sugar into the zest until there are no white streaks remaining in the sugar. This process helps to release the aromatic oils from the zest.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
To a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the zest and sugar mixture, the 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, and the 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice. Heat the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally until all of the sugar has dissolved. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Once the sugar is dissolved, turn off the heat and let the zest steep in the syrup for at least 20 minutes, ideally until fully cooled. This allows the flavors to meld and intensify.
⏱️ 20 min
- 5
Once cooled, strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove the zest, ensuring a smooth syrup.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Transfer the strained syrup to a mason jar or another airtight storage container. A pump top bottle can be used for convenience and easy dispensing.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
To make your Homemade Sprite, add anywhere from 2 to 4 tablespoons of the prepared syrup to an ice-filled glass, depending on your desired sweetness. Then, top off the glass with sparkling water. Stir gently and enjoy immediately.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Sprite (Lemon Lime Soda)
For the Lemon-Lime Syrup
- 1 tablespoon lime zest, from approximately 4 limes
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, from approximately 3 lemons
- 1/2 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
For Serving
- as needed sparkling water
- as needed ice
Instructions
- 1
Using a microplane, zest approximately 4 limes and 3 lemons. Set the zest aside. Then, juice the zested limes and lemons, collecting 1/2 cup of lime juice and 1/2 cup of lemon juice. Set the juice aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
To a medium-sized bowl, add the 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lime zest, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest. Use your fingers to massage the sugar into the zest until there are no white streaks remaining in the sugar. This process helps to release the aromatic oils from the zest.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
To a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the zest and sugar mixture, the 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, and the 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice. Heat the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally until all of the sugar has dissolved. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Once the sugar is dissolved, turn off the heat and let the zest steep in the syrup for at least 20 minutes, ideally until fully cooled. This allows the flavors to meld and intensify.
⏱️ 20 min - 5
Once cooled, strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove the zest, ensuring a smooth syrup.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Transfer the strained syrup to a mason jar or another airtight storage container. A pump top bottle can be used for convenience and easy dispensing.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
To make your Homemade Sprite, add anywhere from 2 to 4 tablespoons of the prepared syrup to an ice-filled glass, depending on your desired sweetness. Then, top off the glass with sparkling water. Stir gently and enjoy immediately.
⏱️ 5 min