Homemade Cherry Soda

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Homemade Cherry Soda
45 min.
16
110kcal

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Imagine the refreshing taste of summer captured in a glass—welcome to your new favorite beverage: Homemade Cherry Soda! This delightful drink not only showcases the rich, tangy flavor of sweet dark cherries but also offers a burst of vibrant color that's sure to impress at any gathering. Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and those needing gluten- and dairy-free options, this soda is great for everyone.

Creating your own cherry soda is a fun and rewarding experience, allowing you to control the sweetness and flavor intensity to your liking. With just a few simple ingredients like frozen cherries, lime juice, and a hint of maraschino cherry liquid, you can whip up a refreshing drink that rivals any store-bought soda. The best part? You can customize it with the fizz level of club soda to suit every palate.

This homemade cherry soda is not only a treat for your taste buds but also a perfect way to cool down during hot days or to serve at parties. With just 110 calories per serving, you can indulge without guilt. So gather your friends and enjoy this refreshing, sparkling beverage—it's bound to be a hit!

Ingredients

  • 24 oz cherries dark sweet frozen pitted
  • 16 servings seltzer water 
  • 1.5 cups little demerara sugar 
  • 0.5 cup juice of lime fresh
  • 0.3 cup maraschino cherries jarred
  • cup water 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • sieve

Directions

  1. Bring cherries, Demerara sugar, and water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes or until cherries are tender.
  2. Let stand 30 minutes. Press mixture through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a pitcher, using back of a spoon to squeeze out juices; discard pulp. Stir in lime juice and liquid from jarred maraschino cherries. Chill 2 to 24 hours. Stir together 3 Tbsp. cherry mixture and 1 cup club soda for each serving.
  3. Serve over ice in 16-oz. glasses.

Nutrition Facts

Calories110kcal
Protein1.73%
Fat0.78%
Carbs97.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.38
Glycemic Load
1.3
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.2934782746369%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
12.85mg
Pelargonidin
0.11mg
Peonidin
0.64mg
Catechin
1.85mg
Epigallocatechin
0.14mg
Epicatechin
2.13mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Eriodictyol
0.17mg
Hesperetin
0.68mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:109.59kcal
5.48%
Fat:0.1g
0.15%
Saturated Fat:0.02g
0.11%
Carbohydrates:27.71g
9.24%
Net Carbohydrates:26.66g
9.7%
Sugar:25.6g
28.45%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1.81mg
0.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.49g
0.98%
Vitamin C:5.25mg
6.36%
Fiber:1.04g
4.17%
Potassium:109.49mg
3.13%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.01%
Copper:0.04mg
1.85%
Magnesium:5.96mg
1.49%
Iron:0.25mg
1.36%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.19%
Calcium:11.33mg
1.13%
Phosphorus:10.29mg
1.03%
Source:My Recipes