Homemade syrups for use with SodaStream
Just received a SodaStream and eager to experiment with low-sugar syrups/flavorings. Especially interested in those using fresh fruit. Suggestions?
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Just received a SodaStream and eager to experiment with low-sugar syrups/flavorings. Especially interested in those using fresh fruit. Suggestions?
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Lime, Grapefruit and Ginger Juice
This juice is quite strong - but invigorating! You can make it more/less sweet, to your tastes. And you can mix it with more/less water sparkling water, also to taste. You can also double the recipe if you need to use up more citrus. The juice freezes well in baggies or ice cube trays. I typically use ruby red grapefruits here.
3 tablespoons natural cane sugar
2 tablespoons ginger, peeled then grated
1 cup (240 ml) water
very scant 1/2 cup (95 ml) fresh lime juice - 2 juicy limes
1 1/3 cups (310 ml) fresh grapefruit juice - 2 juicy grapefruits
In a small saucepan, over medium heat, stir together the sugar, ginger, and water. Simmer for 5 minutes, transfer to a glass bowl or cup, and place in the freezer for a few minutes to cool.
Strain the ginger into a pitcher along with the lime and grapefruit juices. You can either strain the citrus juices or leave them pulpy, just be sure to catch any seeds before they go in. Stir and taste, if you want a bit more sugar, go for it, but I find this plenty sweet. Serve straight in a tiny chilled glass with ice. Or use a splash to freshen up a glass of sparkling water.
Makes about 2 cups / 1 pint.
http://www.food52.com/recipes/12206_vanilla_earl_grey_italian_cream_soda
I'd recommend Meyer Lemon/Cranberry. I'd do 1/2 cup meyer lemon juice and mash up 1/2 a cup of cranberries. Mix with 3/4 to 1 cup sugar and a bit of water.
In the summer, I use the leftover syrup in soda from preserving peaches and plums.
I work with a coffee shop that does a lot of business with Jo Snow syrups, just in case you'd like something more shelf stable:
http://josnowsyrups.com/ I really like the Rose Cardamom and the Fig/Vanilla/Black Pepper.
If your son's old enough to be involved in the creative process and the cooking, you may create a soda genius, who can put his own recipes on FOOD52!
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I use those plastic squeeze bottle to store; like old fashion mustard/ketchup squeeze containers, but not with the colors.