How to Make Bitter Lemon Soda - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bitter Lemon Soda is a refreshing and tangy beverage that is perfect for quenching your thirst on a hot summer day. This drink is a popular choice for those who enjoy a bit of bitterness in their beverages, and it's a great alternative to the usual sweet sodas. With just a few simple ingredients, you can easily whip up a batch of Bitter Lemon Soda at home and enjoy its bright and zesty flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 2 sprigs fresh lavender
  • 3 cups lemon juice
  • 4 cups ice cubes, or as needed
  • 1 (11 fluid ounce) bottle cold tonic water, or more as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Combine sugar, water, lemon zest, and lavender in a pot and cover; bring to a boil. Cook mixture until sugar is dissolved, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the pot from heat and cool syrup to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
  • Pour lemon juice into a pitcher. Strain syrup into lemon juice and stir until concentrate is evenly mixed. Refrigerate concentrate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
  • Fill serving glasses with ice. Pour about 2 ounces concentrate into each glass; top with tonic water and stir.
  • Nutrition

    122 cal.

    • Sodium: 5mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Potassium: 77mg