As summer is upon us, these refreshing soda drinks are a must. Here are 20 varieties of soda to make easily in home to beat the summer heat.
1.Ginger Ale
This classic soda/pop drink can be easily made at home. The recipe requires: ½ cup honey, ½ cup peeled ginger, 250 ml club soda, mint leaves and sugar and salt to taste. Boil honey, ginger, and ½ a cup of water in a pan. Strain the mixture in a jar. Stir the mixture and add mint leaves, club soda and ice cubes.
2.Watermelon Soda Float
Everyone’s favourite for the summer-Watermelon can also be made into a good soda float. You will need: ½ cup watermelon juice (fresh/store bought), 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 cup of club soda, a scoop or more of vanilla or strawberry ice cream. In a glass mix the watermelon juice with the sugar. Then pour the soda and add ice cream. Serve chilled.
3.Cola Soda Float
Cola soda floats will surely remind you of your childhood days. This recipe requires: 160 ml of coca cola, Pepsi or thumbs-up, a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream. In a glass pour the cola and then add the ice cream.
4.Lemongrass and Lemon Soda
Refreshing and natural lemongrass and lemon soda soothe us this summer. This recipe requires: 2 stalks of lemongrass (chopped), lemon zest of 5 lemons, 1 cup of water, club soda and ice cubes. In a pan boil the water along with the lemon zest and lemon grass till a golden hint appears. Let the mixture cool. Pour the mixture into a glass and add the soda and ice. Add sugar to taste.
5.Turmeric Soda
The go-to antiseptic in every kitchen can also be enjoyed in the form of this refreshing soda. You will need: ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 clove of ginger (sliced), ½ cup of water, 4 tablespoons sugar, 1 cup of club soda and ice cubes. In a pan boil the water along with the turmeric and ginger. Cool the mixture and strain into a glass. Add the sugar, club soda and ice and mix. Serve chilled.
6.Clear Soda Float
Another must try soda float is this clear cold drink and ice cream combination. This recipe requires: 160 ml of mountain dew/sprite/limca, a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream. In a glass pour the cold drink and add the ice cream. Serve chilled.
7.Cucumber Mint Soda
Nothing beats the heat like a good mint and cucumber soda. This recipe requires: ½ a cucumber thinly sliced, two cups of club soda, 5 tablespoons of sugar, ½ cup of water, 6 mint leaves (chopped) and ice cubes. In a pan boil the sugar and water. Remove from the heat and add cucumber and mint leaves. Strain the mixture into a glass, add the soda and mix the ingredients together. Add sugar to taste. Fresh cucumber can be used as a garnish.
8.Grape Soda
Grape fruit and soda are a perfect combination. You will need: ½ cup of grape syrup/squash, two cups of club soda, and ice cubes. In a glass mix the ingredients together. Add sugar to taste. Fresh grapes can be added to the base of the drink.
9.Lemon Honey Soda
Naturally refreshing ingredients put together in this soda are a must for healthy refreshment. You will need: ½ cup of lemon juice, 4 teaspoons of honey, two cups of club soda, and ice cubes. In a glass mix the ingredients together. Add sugar to taste. Fresh lime can be used as a garnish.
10.Kiwi Soda
This berry soda is a must try. This recipe requires: ½ cup of kiwi syrup/squash, two cups of club soda, and ice cubes. In a glass mix the ingredients together. Add sugar to taste. Fresh kiwi can be used as a garnish.
11.Lemon and Mint Soda
Mint and lime are the best way to hydrate this summer. This recipe requires: ½ cup of lemon juice, two cups of club soda, 5 mint leaves and ice cubes. In a glass mix the ingredients together. Add sugar to taste. Thin slices of fresh lime can be used as a garnish.
12.Orange Soda
This recipe requires: ½ cup of orange syrup/squash, two cups of club soda, and ice cubes. In a glass mix the ingredients together. Add sugar to taste.
13.Pineapple Soda
Refreshing pineapple in soda, need we say more? This recipe requires: ½ cup of pineapple syrup/squash, two cups of club soda, and ice cubes. In a glass mix the ingredients together. Add sugar to taste. Fresh pineapple can be used as a garnish.
14.Mango Soda
Summer means mango season and this soda must be on your list of this to try. This recipe requires: ½ cup of mango syrup/squash/juice, two cups of club soda, and ice cubes. In a glass mix the ingredients together. Add sugar to taste. Serve chilled.
15.Cherry Soda
This cheerful cherry soda is definitely going to lift your spirits this summer. This recipe requires: ½ cup of cherry syrup/squash, two cups of club soda, and ice cubes. In a glass mix the ingredients together. Add sugar to taste. Fresh cherries can be added to the base of the drink.
16.Lychee Soda
The sweet lychee soda will definitely quench your thirst this summer. This recipe requires: ½ cup of lychee syrup/squash, two cups of club soda, and ice cubes. In a glass mix the ingredients together. Add sugar to taste. Fresh lychee can be used as a garnish.
17.Green Apple Soda
Green Apple sodas are the perfect blend of sour and sweet this summer. This recipe requires: 8 drops of green apple essence, ½ a cup of water, ice cubes and club soda. In a glass mix the green apple essence, water, soda and ice cubes. Add salt and sugar to taste. Thin apple slices can be used as a garnish.
18.Black Currant Soda
This black currant soda is a must try. This recipe requires: ½ cup of black currant syrup/squash, two cups of club soda, and ice cubes. In a glass mix the ingredients together. Add sugar to taste.
19.Strawberry Soda
Berries are best when served chilled like in this soda. This recipe requires: ½ cup of strawberry syrup/squash, two cups of club soda, and ice cubes. In a glass mix the ingredients together. Add sugar to taste. Fresh Strawberry slices can be used as a garnish.
20.Butterscotch Soda Float
This recipe requires: ½ cup of water, 1 cup od club soda, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 5 drops of butterscotch essence, and a scoop or two of butterscotch ice-cream. In a glass mix the water, sugar and butterscotch essence together till mixed. Add the soda and ice cream and serve chilled.
