A refreshing and vibrant strawberry soda made with fresh strawberries, lemon juice, and club soda.
Ingredients: 8 fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced. 1/4 cup sugar. 1/4 cup water. 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice. Ice cubes. Club soda.
Instructions: In a small saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved and strawberries are soft, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Strain the strawberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids and let syrup cool completely. In a glass, combine 2 tablespoons of the strawberry syrup with lemon juice and ice cubes. Top with club soda and stir gently. Garnish with a strawberry slice if desired, and serve immediately.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Philippe Dobbel
