Festive Christmas Soda
Homemade soda that is packed with holiday flavors! Cinnamon, vanilla, ginger, maple, and cherries! Can be served cold with sparkling water or hot for a comforting beverage.
Ingredients
Soda Concentrate
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup dried cherries (or cranberries if you prefer)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or 1 vanilla pod
- 1 whole anise star
To Serve
- 3 tbsp concentrate
- 3/4 cup sparkling water
Instructions
Soda Concentrate
- Add all the ingredients to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it infuse for another 10-15 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or small pitcher.
- To serve: pour 3 tablespoons of the soda concentrate into a glass and cover with cold sparkling water. Add some ice cubes and enjoy! For a hot drink, use warm still water.
- The soda concentrate will keep for up to one week in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Glass | Calories: 92 kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.7 g | Protein: 0.1 g | Fat: 0.1 g | Sugar: 22.4 g