Refreshing Strawberry Grapefruit Soda
These Strawberry Grapefruit Mint Spring Sodas are made with a simple mint syrup, fresh strawberries, grapefruit juice, and coconut carbonated water. These homemade sodas will leave you feeling refreshed on any sunny day. Vegan option available.
Summer is the time to sip on refreshing drinks. And next time, instead of buying a fancy mocktail or store-bought soda, why not make your own? You can start withPineapple Ginger Turmeric Lemonade or aCitrus and Honey Mocktail. Then, be sure to try these sparkling Strawberry Grapefruit Soda!
How to Make Simple Syrup for Drinks
Making simple syrup is an easy way to add a pop of flavor to your homemade drinks. And you can flavor it however you like.
I like to flavor my simple syrup with fresh mint and grapefruit. It's naturally sweetened with honey and organic pure cane sugar (optional) is super easy to make!
For a vegan version: swap the honey for agave syrup.
To make your own simple syrup, boil the flavoring ingredients in water to bring out their natural oils. Then stir in the sugars. Finally, let the syrup cool and infuse with flavor for about 30 minutes. Now, you can store the syrup in an airtight container or jar the fridge and use it to make refreshing drinks whenever you like.
Health Benefits of Grapefruit
Grapefruit has high nutritional value but is low in carbs. In addition, it has a decent amount of fiber and comes jam-packed with Vitamins.
Other benefits of eating (to drinking!) more grapefruit:
- Great for your Immune System. This citrus fruit is high in vitamin C.
- May help to promote Appetite Control. Diets high in fiber helps to keep you more full.
- May help with weight loss. Grapefruit helps you feel full but is naturally low in calories and full of hydrating water.
- Possibility of preventing Insulin Resistance. This generally reduces your risk of type 2 diabetes.
- May improve Heart Health! Consuming Grapefruit daily may help to prevent blood pressure and reduce cholesterol.
- High in Powerful Antioxidants!
- Very Hydrating.
Looking for other citrus recipes? I'd recommend trying this Healthy Blood Orange Kiwi Drink. You’ll be surprised at just how easy it is to make, using all natural and organic ingredients, by a simple blend, all in just under 10 minutes TOPS! It’s certainly the best drink of the spring and summer seasons.
Making Strawberry Grapefruit Sodas
Once you've made the mint and grapefruit simple syrup, you'll want to remove the mint leaves and before making the sodas.
To serve, fill your glasses with crushed ice. Then add the mint syrup (it's best if this is chilled). Next, a splash of grapefruit juice and finally finish the drinks off with coconut carbonated water up to the rim.
For garnish, I like fresh sliced strawberries and more mint leaves for color!
Summery Recipes to Make with Strawberry-Grapefruit Sodas
- Ultimate Summer BBQ Chopped Kale Salad
- Sticky Peach Chicken Wings
- Baked Vegan Black Bean Tacos
- Lemon Pepper Cauliflower Bites
- Vegan Southern Peach Cobbler
- Sticky Orange Chicken Popcorn Chicken
- Chicken Caesar Salad with Cornbread Croutons
- Grandma’s Cheese Sheet Pan Pizza
- Garlic Herb Cheese Pizza
MADE OUR RECIPE(S)?
If you make these Strawberry Grapefruit Sodas or any other recipe from us, be sure to tag us on Instagram at#Orchidsandsweetteaso that we can share the love!
Refreshing Strawberry Grapefruit Soda
May 5, 2019 •
By Shanika
5 from 6 votes
These Strawberry Grapefruit Mint Spring Sodas are the perfect balance between tart and sweet with a nice fizz. Made with a simple mint syrup along with freshly sliced strawberries, grapefruit juice, and a coconut flavored carbonated water, these homemade sodas will leave you feeling refreshed on any sunny day.
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 15 minutes mins
Serves: 2 servings
Units:
US Customary|Metric
Pin It Print It
Ingredients
SODAS:
- 2 cups strawberries, de-stemmed + mulled
- handful fresh mint leaves, mulled
- 1 cup freshly-squeezed grapefruit juice (That's about 2 large Grapefruits!)
- 3 Tbsps raw honey (See Notes for Vegan option!)
- 3-4 parts sparkling water, for topping (I love using La Croix or Spindrift)
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
- Sliced strawberries
- Sliced grapefruit
- Fresh mint leaves
- Crushed ice
Instructions
MULL THE FRUITS:
In a bowl, add the fresh strawberries, grapefruit juice, and mint leaves mulling (crushing) everything together until strawberries and leaves are fully broken down. Add Agave and stir until combined. Let sit for 10 minutes to ensure that flavors fuse together.
TO MAKE THE SODAS:
In two glasses, add the crushed ice and fill ½ of each glass with the grapefruit-strawberry mixture, and top with sparkling water to the ¾ mark. For additional garnish, add sliced strawberries, sliced grapefruit, and mint leaves.
Sip and Enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
- SWEETENER: Instead of Agave syrup, you can substitute with pure maple syrup or organic cane sugar as a syrup (sugar + water boiled over the stove top).
- VEGAN OPTION:You can use Agave or maple syrup as a sweetener instead of honey to make this vegan.
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 428mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 117mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
DID YOU MAKE THIS recipe?
Tag @orchidsnsweettea_ on Instagram and hashtag it #orchidsandsweettea
MORE LIKE THIS
- Teas + Iced TeasTraditional Southern Iced Sweet Tea
- MilkshakesDairy-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Milkshake
- Mocktails (Non-Alcoholic)Citrus Honey Mint Mocktail
- Mocktails (Non-Alcoholic)Sparkling Cranberry Orange Ginger Mocktail
- DessertBreak Up Bailey’s Chocolate Cupcakes
- Mocktails (Non-Alcoholic)Citrus and Honey Mocktail
LOVE THIS RECIPE?
LET US KNOW!
Diet soda has the benefit of not having any calories or at least very few. Diet soda won't impact your calorie intake, but there are some cautions. Some of the sugar substitutes, while calorie free may not be fooling your body. It may react as if your soda was sugared. I know that when I drink diet soda, my craving for sweets tends to rise a short time later.
Reply
Hi Lent! You're so right! Thanks so much for that feedback!
Reply
This was such a refreshing drink!! Will make again soon
Reply
Awesome color and presentation too. I am totally refreshed.
Reply
Such a perfect refreshing drink for the whole family!
Reply
This sounds wonderful and so refreshing! I can't wait to make this soon
Reply
Refreshing, flavorful and so nice! Fabulous summer recipe that will become a great addition to my "to try" mix. Can't wait! 🙂
Reply
