Craving a chilled, fizzy drink the moment the weather turns hot and humid is only natural, but most soft drinks and flavoured sodas sold in the market are loaded with sugar, and drinking them regularly can pack extra calories into the body. A simple fix is to make a no sugar fruit soda at home, a drink that gets all its sweetness and freshness from real fruit while letting you change up the flavour exactly the way you like.
Quick to make, nothing fancy needed
The best part about this drink is that it does not need any special ingredients or a long prep time. Fresh fruit sitting in the kitchen, some soda water and a handful of everyday items are enough to put it together in just a few minutes. Mango, orange, strawberry, blueberry, kiwi, pomegranate, watermelon or mausambi can all be used depending on what is available at home, and swapping the fruit each time gives the drink a completely different taste, so one simple recipe can turn into many different drinks.
What you will need
- 1 cup of any fresh fruit of your choice, chopped
- Lemon juice
- Mint leaves
- Ice cubes
- Chilled soda water
- Black salt to taste, this is optional
How to make it
Start by washing the chosen fruit thoroughly and cutting it into small pieces. Put these pieces in a glass or a mixing jar and lightly mash them so their natural juice is released. Add lemon juice and mint leaves to this and mix gently once again. Next, fill a serving glass with ice cubes and pour the prepared fruit mixture over it. Finally, slowly top it up with chilled soda water so the fizz is retained. A little black salt can be sprinkled in for anyone who wants an extra kick of flavour. Garnish the finished drink with fresh fruit pieces and mint leaves and serve it right away so it stays fresh and fizzy.
Different flavour combinations to try
Anyone who enjoys a slightly tangy taste can go for a combination of orange and kiwi. For something sweeter, watermelon and strawberry work well together. Pomegranate paired with lemon also gives a refreshing flavour, while mango and mint is considered an especially good combination for the summer months. Simply changing the fruit each time makes it possible to enjoy a new drink every time.
Why it is a healthier choice
Since no sugar is added to this drink from outside, it turns out to be a far better option than the sugary carbonated soft drinks available in the market. The vitamins, minerals and natural taste that come from the fruit make it even more special, meaning it is possible to enjoy great taste without compromising on health.
