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Updated:8/8/2020

5 Easy Homemade Soda Syrups

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Homemade Soda Syrups - Delicious Fruit Syrups to make your own Sodas and cocktails! Choose from Grapefruit and Sage, Peach and Thyme, Strawberry and Rose, Lime and Lemongrass, and Pineapple and Star Anise

The dog days of summer are finally here. The weekend was a scorcher where I live (the kind of hot weather where you feel like someone’s hugging you when you step outside only to realize that it’s just the humidity that embraces you first and then suffocates you next), and it’s going to stay that way the rest of the week. I’ve been dreading this for awhile now, but that is not all I’ve been doing. I’ve also been getting ready for it! With these super fun Homemade Fruit Soda Syrups you have all the incentive you need to make the best out of the beautiful fruit bounty that summer has to offer and maybe, just maybe even think that all is right with the world after all, while you sip on that fizzy, fruity, refreshing drink to your heart’s content! In fact, that’s exactly what I’m doing right now! Jealous? 🙂 Well, you don’t have to be. Not with these, 5 DELICIOUS Homemade Soda Syrups that I’m going to share with you today!

Homemade Soda Syrups - Delicious Fruit Syrups to make your own Sodas and cocktails! Choose from Grapefruit, Peach, Strawberry, Lime, and Pineapple all with awesome spice and herb twists!

Homemade Soda Syrups - Delicious Fruit Syrups to make your own Sodas and cocktails! Choose from Grapefruit and Sage, Peach and Thyme, Strawberry and Rose, Lime and Lemongrass, and Pineapple and Star Anise

Growing up, I was one of those kids that couldn’t handle too much soda. And by too much, I mean one bottle. Fanta was my favourite, and just one small bottle made me hyper like a cat on catnip. I stopped drinking Coke on a dare in 1997 and went about a decade without drinking it again. As a result, my soda consumption has become very limited over the years and apart from a couple of sips on a hot day, I don’t drink it much at all (although I do love to cook with Coke).

Labels for Homemade Fruit Soda Syrups
Labels for the bottles/jars

It’s a totally different story with these homemade fruit soda syrups though! After all, they are not loaded with artificial chemicals, dyes and sweeteners and the best thing about a simple recipe like this is that, you can experiment all you want, with whatever combination of fruit flavours you like! All you need are homemade fruit syrups and club soda and just like that, you’re spoiled for choice! PLUS, with a few labels (like I’ve done in the pictures above), you could turn these into wonderful gifts too!

Homemade Soda Syrups - Delicious Fruit Syrups to make your own Sodas and cocktails! Choose from Grapefruit, Peach, Strawberry, Lime, and Pineapple all with awesome spice and herb twists!
First, add the syrup

Without further ado, here are the 5 different flavours/recipes that I put together! 5 easy and refreshing soda recipes!

Grapefruit and Sage Syrup  – A beautiful citrus syrup with the sweet and sour notes of grapefruit and the fresh sourness of sage work together to make a really beautiful, smooth syrup – this is my favourite of all 5 I made!

Peaches and Thyme Syrup – A sweet fruity syrup with the earthiness of thyme! A slightly thicker syrup because of the peach nectar.  Perfect even as an ice cream topping! (trust me, we’ve tried it, it’s fantastic!).

Strawberry and Rose Syrup – The sweet strawberry flavours and the floral sweetness of rose water make for a refreshing drink that’s beautifully bright in both colour and flavour!

Pineapple and Star Anise Syrup – Pineapple has such a unique, tropical flavour! It can be deliciously sweet and tart at the same time – something only a very few fruits can achieve. I wanted to pair this with Star Anise which in turn imparts a wonderful licorice fragrance and flavour, that you can make as subtle or as strong as you like (I preferred it a little subtle).

Lime and Lemongrass Syrup – Lime syrup is nothing new and it’s something I LOVE having at home because it makes for a perfect addition to any kind of drink. I love adding it to Vodka, tequila or just mix it with some ice and water. I decided to enhance the sour, citrus flavour with lemongrass! It adds a delicious warmth to the syrup.

And like I said, these are extremely flexible recipes. You can add more sugar to make it more syrupy, more fruit to make it more concentrated. You can even leave out the spices/herbs for a more regular fruit syrup if you prefer, but where’s the fun in that? 🙂 And don’t limit yourself to obvious flavour combinations either. This is more of a guide. So try something new, you’d never know what flavour combo you will fall in love with next until you’ve tried it!

Homemade Soda Syrups - Delicious Fruit Syrups to make your own Sodas and cocktails! Choose from Grapefruit, Peach, Strawberry, Lime, and Pineapple all with awesome spice and herb twists!
Next, add the soda

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Ingredients:

Grapefruit & Sage

  • 1 ⅔ cup grapefruit juice about 3-4 grapefruits
  • Peeled zest of the grapefruits
  • 7 oz/ 200g white sugar
  • ½ cup 120 ml water
  • 10 sage leaves with stalks

Pineapple & Star Anise

  • 23 oz/ 650g pineapple peeled and cut 1 pineapple
  • 7 oz/ 200g white sugar
  • 2 star anise
  • ½ cup water
  • pinch of salt

Peaches & Thyme

  • 18 oz / 500g peaches seeds removed, cut to chunks
  • 4 sprigs of thyme
  • 3.5 oz / 100 ml water
  • 3.5 oz/ 100g white sugar
  • pinch of salt

Strawberry and Rose

  • 1 lb strawberries washed
  • ⅓ cup rose water
  • ¼ cup water
  • 3.4 oz/ 100g white sugar
  • pinch of salt

Lime and Lemongrass

  • ½ cup lime juice
  • Zest of the lime
  • 2 lemongrass stalks
  • ½ cup of water
  • 8.5 oz / 240g white sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions:

Grapefruit and Sage

  • Place all the ingredients in a saucepan.
  • Heat over medium-heat until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
  • Lower the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, till the juice has a simple syrup-like consistency.
  • Pour the syrup through a sieve to remove the pulp, zest, and sage leaves. Squeeze as much of the syrup out as possible using the back of a spoon.
  • Pour this syrup into a sterilized heat proof glass bottle or a mason jar.

Pineapple and Star anise

  • Place all the ingredients in a saucepan and heat until the sugar dissolves. Bring it to a boil and then lower the heat to simmer until the pineapple softens.
  • Turn off the heat and let the star anise steep in the pineapple juices for about 30 minutes.
  • Remove the star anise and puree the pineapple.
  • Place the puree on a double layer of cheesecloth to strain the liquid. Gently squeeze to get all the liquid out, then discard the pulp.
  • Pour the pineapple syrup into a sterilized glass bottle or jar.

Peaches and Thyme

  • Place all the ingredients in a saucepan. Heat to dissolve the sugar. Cover with a lid and let the peaches “poach” in the liquid and soften for a few minutes. Simmer on low heat, uncovered for about 20-30 minutes till the liquid becomes syrupy.
  • Remove the thyme sprigs and puree the peaches.
  • Place the puree on a double layer of cheesecloth and strain the liquid out.
  • Gently squeeze the pulp to get as much liquid from the puree, and pour the syrup into a sterilized bottle or jar.

Strawberry and Rose

  • Place all the ingredients in a saucepan. Heat until the sugar is dissolved and the liquid is boiling.
  • Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Puree the strawberries and pass the puree through a double cheesecloth. Squeeze gently to get as much liquid out as possible and discard the pulp.
  • Pour the syrup in a sterilized glass bottle or jar.

Lime and Lemongrass

  • Bruise the lemongrass stalks (by hitting the stalk along the length of it with the blunt side of a knife). Cut the stalk into 2-3 pieces.
  • Place all the ingredients in a saucepan and heat until the sugar dissolves.
  • Bring the liquid to a boil and lower the heat to simmer until it achieves a syrup-like consistency.
  • Pour the liquid through a fine sieve to remove the pulp, lemongrass and zest.
  • Pour syrup into a sterilized bottle or jar.

To Sterilize

  • Preheat oven to 250°F/ 120°C.
  • Place the lids on the syrup filled jars loosely (don’t screw them on tightly).
  • Place the bottles on a baking tray, making sure they don’t touch each other.
  • Place the baking tray in the preheated oven and keep the syrup filled jars in the oven for at least 30 minutes up to one hour.
  • While wearing oven mittens, take out the baking tray and carefully screw on the lids tightly on the bottles/jars, while they are still hot (PLEASE BE VERY CAUTIOUS AS THEY WILL BE VERY HOT).
  • Leave them to cool completely to room temperature and store in the fridge overnight.
  • Use the syrup with Seltzer water/club soda to make homemade sodas or mix them with spirits for cocktails, or use as a cordial to mix with water and ice for a refreshing drink.
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So there you have it. A beautiful, homemade, naturally-flavoured soda is just a fruit syrup and a club soda away. You can adjust the sweetness to your liking too. I like mine a little less sweet, so that the flavours of the fruits, spices and herbs come through well. And as you know if a soda is too sweet, you often end up being even more thirsty than before (because sugar in blood removes water from the cells, which the brain senses and then triggers thirst).

Homemade Soda Syrups - Delicious Fruit Syrups to make your own Sodas and cocktails! Choose from Grapefruit, Peach, Strawberry, Lime, and Pineapple all with awesome spice and herb twists!
throw in some ice cubes, because you know, it’s summer after all

And for an even more celebratory idea, simply mix the fruit syrups with some spirits, for a fantastic cocktail! E.g. mix grapefruit and sage syrup with tequila for a refreshing grapefruit and sage paloma! You can even mix ANY of these syrups with tequila and cointreau (or triple sec) and make yourself a deliciously fruity Margarita!

Homemade Soda Syrups - Delicious Fruit Syrups to make your own Sodas and cocktails! Choose from Grapefruit, Peach, Strawberry, Lime, and Pineapple all with awesome spice and herb twists!
Strawberry and Rose Soda

Whether you choose to have a soda bar with these syrups or a cocktail bar for your next (girls’) night out (in), these homemade fruit soda syrups will be a resounding hit! In fact, you don’t even need a special reason to bust out the fruit syrups from your fridge. Sit back and let that summer warmth wash over you while that fizzy, refreshing, tropical soda cools you down from the inside. All is right with the world, after all.

If you love making your own soda syrups, I’ve added even more delicious flavors on the blog now!

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Boozy Iced Coffee Float (Boozy Affogato Float) Give your coffee the Boozy treatment with this delicious Spiked Iced Coffee Float with homemade coffee liqueur (from Uncommon Goods) and Creamy Vanilla Popsicles!

Hibiscus and Strawberry Syrup (I made a Hibiscus Margarita Soda float – but you can make regular Hibiscus soda with this)

Hibiscus Strawberry Margarita Ice Cream Float - Take your Margaritas to the next level with this simple and delicious twist! Sweetened with a Hibiscus and Strawberry Syrup, plus tequila and a generous scoop of Salted Lime Sherbet this Ice Cream float is the PERFECT treat for Cinco de Mayo or any party! REPIN to save. CLICK to get the recipe! #TheFlavorBender

Blood Orange Vanilla Syrup

Blood Orange Creamsicle Soda Float - Creamy, citrusy, sweet & refreshing and is a favorite for both kids and adults alike, summer or winter. A great drinks and dessert in one. Perfect for parties with big crowds and even for Valentine's day.

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Peach Lavender Shrub Syrup

Vanilla Strawberry Shrub Syrup - Make the most of your seasonal strawberries with this delicious syrup! Overripe strawberries, apple cider vinegar, sugar and vanilla are all you need for this bright, pick-me-up drinking vinegar recipe for a hot summer day! SAVE to repin. CLICK to get the recipe. #TheFlavorBender
Lavender Peach Shrub Syrup - This sweet, fruity, tangy, floral Lavender Peach Shrub Syrup is simple to make and is a great way to use up bruised, overripe peaches. Mix with ice cold water for a refreshing, non-alcoholic summer drink, or with some vodka or tequila for a delicious cocktail, or with some champagne for a wonderful mimosa!

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  1. Tanis says

    January 9, 2021 at 18:38

    Just curious how long the syrup lasts for as I don’t see any preservatives in the recipe

    Reply
    • Dini says

      January 10, 2021 at 09:49

      Hi Tanis
      It will only last about 5 – 7 days (depending on how much sugar is added). These are not meant to be kept for long.
      Hope that helps!

      Reply
  2. Catherine Schwalbe says

    October 22, 2020 at 20:21

    This is exactly what I was looking for!!! I just rigged my kitchen with filtered and fizzy water. Did a google search and it took a bit to find you and now I am triply excited! So many thanks! How long will these syrups last if in the fridge?
    Can’t wait for the grapefruit and sage!

    Reply
  3. Jacquie Robichaud says

    August 24, 2020 at 08:27

    5 stars
    I love these recipes. great ideas for flavour combinations. I love using them with my soda stream. Just a suggestion though, I have seen sites that recommend adding a bit of lemon juice. I think for longer preservation. I’m thinking syrup can be made just like jelly to preserve longer. North American canning methods no longer recommend sterilizing glass jars in the over. Maybe the glass is thinner ??? The new glass can shatter and heat is distributed unevenly.I would sterilize them in a boiling water bath.

    Reply
  4. Kate says

    August 11, 2020 at 13:19

    Wonder if you know the nutrinal content ie calories per serving 2 Tablespoons maybe?

    Reply
    • Dini says

      August 11, 2020 at 14:49

      Hi Kate
      I didn’t calculate this because it depends on the fruit that you use and also how thick the final syrup is as well.
      2 tbsp of plain simple syrup (sugar and water) has about 40 – 60 calories, depending on how thick the simple syrup is.
      I hope that helps!

      Reply
  5. Tracy Mainwaring says

    July 12, 2020 at 11:41

    I can’t wait to try these recipes! I made a rhubarb syrup from my garden rhubarb and it was yummy and light and refreshing in a cocktail! Your recipes look wonderful!

    Reply
  6. Mike says

    June 25, 2020 at 10:37

    Welcome to Canada, from a former American. I have a question about the grapefruit and sage recipe. Does “Peeled zest” mean only the zest, or the entire peel.

    Reply
  7. Jessy says

    June 4, 2020 at 13:53

    Hi! I wondered where did you get your rose water? did you make it yourself?

    Reply
    • Dini says

      June 4, 2020 at 13:57

      Hi Jessy, I usually buy bottles of rose water from my local asian or middle-eastern grocery store. And occasionally, I have found them in the international aisle at the supermarket too. To make it yourself, you’d need organic, culinary-grade rose petals, which are harder to find in my area (and more expensive too).

      Reply
  8. Sodameister says

    November 5, 2019 at 14:17

    Do you have a recommended amount of syrup to soda water you use?

    Reply
    • Dini says

      November 5, 2019 at 15:21

      Hi!
      Unfortunately I don’t! There’s really no set amount.
      I prefer it on the sweeter side, so I like to add extra syrup. Whereas my husband prefers just a subtle taste and adds only a little. For me personally I like to add about 1/4 cup and then top up my glass with soda – which is usually a 1: 3 or 4 ratio.

      Reply
  9. James says

    August 29, 2019 at 15:33

    Just wondering what your experience is with artificial sweeteners and these recipes. Which do you recommend?

    Reply
    • Dini says

      August 29, 2019 at 17:29

      Hi James
      Unfortunately I haven’t made these recipes with artificial sweeteners, so I won’t be able to recommend one for you. For ease, the only kind of artificial sweetener I have used in some of my cooking is the kind that can be substituted 1:1 instead of regular sugar (like monk fruit sugar). Sorry I couldn’t be of more help.

      Reply
  10. Simone says

    August 13, 2019 at 13:40

    Hello and thank you for sharing these delicious looking recipes. I would like to use stevia instead of sugar and I’m wondering if I should add stevia to taste and keep all of your other ingredients in the same proportion? Thank you, Simone

    Reply
    • Dini says

      August 13, 2019 at 16:02

      Hi Simone
      Thank you! 🙂
      I think you should use less stevia to get the same sweetness as regular sugar? I would think you can keep the other ingredients the same, and just change the sugar to stevia. However, since I haven’t made this substitution I’m not certain how the soda syrups will turn out. I’m sorry I couldn’t be more helpful!

      Reply
      • Simone says

        August 14, 2019 at 13:35

        Thank you very much Dini! I will probably give it a try with stevia and see how the sodas work out!

        Reply
        • Eli says

          September 23, 2020 at 19:12

          Hi Simone, wondering if you ever made the syrup with stevia. And if so, what did you find?

          Reply
    • Malena says

      May 7, 2020 at 17:17

      I loved it from belize will try it

      Reply
  11. Rebecca Eastman says

    June 12, 2019 at 15:40

    can you use frozen fruit for these?

    Reply
    • Dini says

      June 14, 2019 at 14:07

      Hi Rebecca!
      Yes you can, but you may need to cook the syrup longer to get the same consistency.
      Hope that helps!

      Reply
  12. PHATTARAPHON NUTCHANART says

    May 29, 2019 at 01:49

    5 stars
    how many cups would one lime and lemongrass syrup recipe make?

    Reply
    • Dini says

      May 29, 2019 at 08:00

      Hi!
      If you make the syrup according to the recipe, you will get approximately 1 1/2 cups of syrup.
      Hope that helps!

      Reply
  13. Carlos says

    April 23, 2019 at 14:23

    Hi, have you measured about how much in volume does the recipes yield? Thanks, awesome recipes

    Reply
    • Dini says

      April 23, 2019 at 18:49

      Hi Carlos!
      Thank you 🙂 These recipes have varied yields depending on the juices from the fruits, but you can expect approximately 2 cups of syrup on average. I hope that helps!

      Reply
  14. Jacque says

    June 17, 2018 at 11:33

    I would like to preserve these for an extended time, like a few months. Is this possible if I use traditional canning techniques? Will they maintain there colors?

    Reply
    • Dini says

      June 17, 2018 at 11:54

      Hi Jacque!
      I haven’t tried canning these syrups, so I can’t be certain if they will last a few months with canning. They are more likely to last that long though. Since these syrups are made by heating the fruits with sugar, I highly doubt that the color would disappear when the syrups are canned, so they should definitely maintain their color. 🙂

      Reply
  15. Ryan says

    May 13, 2018 at 15:51

    How long does the grapefruit soda last? Does the grapefruit juice begin to turn after a while and if so, is there a way around that? Thanks for any advice!

    Reply
    • Dini says

      May 14, 2018 at 08:39

      Hi Ryan!
      I haven’t kept the grapefruit soda syrup for longer than 5 days because they always finish within the first few days. However, I have frozen the soda syrup for about a week after making it, and then thawed it out in the fridge and used it without a problem (but again it was over in a few days).
      I hope that helps!

      Reply
  16. Iryna says

    March 18, 2017 at 18:11

    These look amazing! Question: how long would they last without sterilizing? Say, refrigerated right after making?

    Reply
  17. Petra says

    July 27, 2015 at 17:45

    They look so good! I love the sound of your grapefruit and sage one! I nave nevr paired them together but it sounds delicious 🙂

    Reply
    • Dini says

      July 31, 2015 at 09:26

      That was my favourite too! 🙂 My husband even put it in his oatmeal!

      Reply
  18. Bethany Ellis says

    July 26, 2015 at 07:25

    5 stars
    This is such an amazing idea! All those flavour combinations sound amazing, I will definitely try one of these!

    Reply
  19. Caroline | carolinescooking says

    July 24, 2015 at 16:33

    These sound such delicious combinations! I have never been particularly into sodas, not even all that much as a kid (that might have been partly after I went through a limeade phase and got a bit disturbed by it turning my pee green!) But I have always liked cordial and so these are pretty much like that so I could see me getting in to them. Just to check, are you suggesting sterilizing the bottles/jars once they have the syrup in them, rather than while they are empty?

    Reply
    • Dini says

      July 24, 2015 at 17:28

      Thank you Caroline! 😀
      I think green pee would turn me off from sodas too 😉
      Because I had to squeeze the mixes while they are straining in the cheese cloth, it had to be done while it’s cool, so it made me feel better that I was reheating and sterilizing it after. (Alternatively you can strain the mixes, and then reheat the liquid separately before putting it into the bottles too.)

      I still have couple of the bottles in the fridge still tasting absolutely wonderful! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Sarah says

    July 24, 2015 at 10:39

    Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Dini! Because it looks great! Happy FF!

    Reply
  21. jane @ littlesugarsnaps says

    July 22, 2015 at 04:32

    Oooo, I love your high speed pouring-bubbles video – I had to look twice. Also, the flavours. We have store bought bottles in the cupboard and they are just the regular flavours. I love to make my own things for my girls and I know they will love your flavours. I particularly want the pineapple & star anise one right now.

    Reply
  22. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says

    July 19, 2015 at 14:40

    First of all, Dini, I just LOVE the new blog branding – especially your header! This is the perfect post for the new name, too, with all those FLAVORS!! 🙂 They all sound just incredible – I honestly can’t pick my favourite!

    Reply
  23. Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake says

    July 19, 2015 at 09:13

    I love these sooo much! I love sweet, sugary drinks but I don’t let myself have them very often (I never, ever let myself have cherry coke in the house because once I start drinking it I can’t stop!). I need to get making some of these, definitely have to try the grapefruit and sage one – I couldn’t have grapefruit for such a long time because it interacts with some medications, but now I don’t take them I need to celebrate in style haha

    Reply
    • Dini says

      July 19, 2015 at 09:49

      YAAY! 😀 The grapefruit and sage is my absolute favourite too! (I did mix some of these with some vodka for weekend drinks though!) Although I never liked grapefruit before! I feel the same way about fanta that you feel for cherry coke! I love that stuff too much it’s dangerous 😀 but these are a much better alternative that actually makes me feel less thirsty!

      Reply
  24. Amanda | The Chunky Chef says

    July 16, 2015 at 20:22

    Girl…. you. are. AWESOME!! These are all so delicious, I can’t decide which one to make first 😀

    Reply
  25. Cakespy says

    July 16, 2015 at 15:55

    What a great idea – a great pantry item and a fantastic thing to give as hostess gifts!! I am including this in my friday links tomorrow!

    Reply
    • Dini says

      July 17, 2015 at 09:15

      Thank you!! And Thank you for including it in your Friday links too 😀 We’re going through each bottle at a time now 🙂

      Reply
  26. Christine says

    July 15, 2015 at 16:46

    My first thought was “my kids would love these with some fizzy water.” My second thought was “hell I would love this with some soda water!” My third thought was “Screw the soda water. Bring out the prosecco.” Yummy yummy yummy.

    Reply
  27. zita subasinghe says

    July 15, 2015 at 16:42

    Once again, super, fizzy, easy to make ideas which I am sure, must be really refreshing with those flavour combinations, and healthy too. Once you have the fizz you don’t need much sweetness, so not much sugar. Thanks, Dini, you are a ‘Fizzard’!
    Zita

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  28. Mila Furman says

    July 15, 2015 at 13:15

    OMG DINI!!! This is fab!!! I love your gif’s!!! You are so creative I would never have the patience to think of something like this 🙂

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