How to Make Homemade Soda + 5 Easy Caffeine-Free Homemade Soda Recipes | A Sweet Pea Chef

Ever wondered how to make homemade soda?  Discover my favorite recipes for fruity Caffeine-free homemade sodas, made from fresh fruit and without any artificial sweeteners.  The perfect soda replacement for a healthy lifestyle!

RECIPES

Simple Honey Syrup

2 cups water
1/4 cup raw honey

Homemade Strawberry Soda

1 lb. strawberries
1/2 - 1 liter seltzer water

Homemade Orange Soda

2 oranges
1/2 - 1 liter seltzer water

Homemade Lemon Lime Soda

4-6 lemons
1-2 limes
1/2 - 1 liter seltzer water

Homemade Grape Soda

1/2 lb grapes
1/2 - 1 liter seltzer water

Homemade Blackberry Soda

1 1/2 cups blackberries
1/2 - 1 liter seltzer water

[opnavesea]

i may never drink regular soda again. i tried a couple of these they were far superior to store bought. so much more bite too. love that.

[jeromy-wbwn]

To replicate coca cola in west africa we use our native tamarind pulp and spices with lime. The flavors are very similar although not identical. The spices are clove cinnamon and nutmeg to keep it simplistic since a few of the spices used are only native to our regions

[crowsinananunusuallyshin]

I ran out of Diet Coke in the middle of quarantine. I’m getting desperate here, so tysm for the recipe!!

[rokkastormberzerker]

Hi Lacey, first off thank you for the tutorial. Your drinks sure do look delicious and simple. After reading some of the comments, I would like to add some recommendations to your process. At 1:00 -Remember that raw or unrefined honey has multiple heath benefits over processed honey, so keep the simple syrup temperature under 95°F to retain that raw goodness. At 2:10 -a good way to retain more carbonation in your finished drink and to reduce the risk of overflow and spilling, is to chill you seltzer/carbonated water to about 35°F to condense the carbon dioxide in the water so less of the gas escapes as you pour, also with this method there is no need to chill after combining, so you can enjoy your drink right away if you so choose.

[ChestersonJack]

Lately I’ve been mixing a simple strawberry syrup I make on the stove with carbonated water. But I’ve been wondering if there’s a way to make my own, proper soda flavors, so this is awesome!! Thanks for the simple, good instructions!

[grahamlack]

Thank you Lacey for demonstrating so beautifully the perfect Summer drinks.

[shannonbear]

natural carbonated water and fruit. two simple ingredients and it's waaay healthier than industrial soda. wow thanks for the info

[evolt]

*Pepsi, Coca Cola and Fanta want to know your location*

[JS-oboh]

Interesting. I've been making my own sodas using mineral water (because I like the taste). I've used mangos, melons, blueberries and combinations of various fruits. I'll have to try using Seltzer water.

[Thapacedmon]

This is so good honestly it’s better than most sodas I’m actually suprised thank you

[crystalhenley]

Peach, pineapple, blue berry watermelon, root beer cream soda

[Ladderthief]

To save fizz when pouring, tilt the glass or bottle you're pouring into. It runs down the side smoother and doesn't fizz if you just dump it in.

[donnanorris]

What I like about this is you don’t HAVE to have one of those soda machines.

Exactly what variety of grapes did you use, specifically?

How long do any of these keep (without going bad) in the fridge before you drink it?? Less than a week or what??

Where did you buy those bottles from?? Walmart or a dollar store or where?? Target??

What if you WANT some caffeine in them??

(Yes, they are QUITE pretty!)

[shathaljenan]

This what we need in this summer.. BIG thanks..i would add mint leaves to any flavour it may work 😬

[joseb.]

Definitely going to try the grape soda later today.

[ShinKyuubi]

You had my attention at "Lemon Lime" I've been trying to cut back on stuff like 7-Up (except for a good cake) and the like so I've taken to drinking flavored water..I've pretty much cut caffeine out of my diet other than the very trace amounts found in chocolate (when my sweet tooth acts up) and my sweet tea (which ain't all that much). I've actually got to the point where if I have a soda with heavy caffeine like MT.Dew (former 2-3 bottle a day drinker) or the like I actually get severe headaches from how much of an influx into my system it is. Not only is this version full of less additives but it's also healthier for you too since you're using actual juice and a simple honey syrup for making it sweeter if you need to..all those are good for your body and when it comes to the oranges, lemons, and limes you get a good dose of vitamin C. This is a good simple recipe and relatively cheap too.

[chosenone]

Great vid! I think I’ve just found another passion of mines. Who would’ve thought making soda would be so easy? Thanks! 🙏🏽

[nicolelistsit]

I once had a Japanese pineapple soda🍍 and it was such a fun flavor! So I’m gonna try to make that 🙂

[chuckbobuck]

thank you for sharing this knowledge with the world. you made my day

[rebeccarios]

I did a six pack of canadian blueberries flavor.. It was AWSOME!! Love it.. SO NO MORE DIET COKE FOR GOOD