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Lime Soda

Lime soda is a refreshing drink made by mixing fresh lime juice with sparkling water, offering a balance of tartness and brightness. The preparation is quick and straightforward, ensuring a lively fizz and vibrant flavor. This drink is perfect for cooling down on a hot day, while the addition of sea salt elevates the overall taste.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large Limes Juiced
  • 4 tsp Sugar Or simple syrup
  • 4 cups Sparkling Water Chilled
  • 4 cups Ice Cubed or crushed
  • a pinch Sea Salt Optional
  • mint leaves Mint For garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Tall drinking glasses
  • Citrus reamer
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Bar spoon
  • Small strainer
  • Ice scoop
  • Pitcher or jar

Method
 

  1. Chill four tall glasses in the freezer for about 2 minutes to keep your drink refreshing.
  2. Roll each lime firmly on a countertop to release the juices, then cut them in half.
  3. Juice the limes, aiming for about 2-3 tablespoons of juice per glass, using your reamer to extract every drop.
  4. Strain the lime juice through a fine sieve to catch any seeds and pulp.
  5. Stir the lime juice with the sugar in a pitcher until well dissolved, ensuring the mixture is bright and flavorful.
  6. Pour the lime-sugar mixture evenly into each chilled glass.
  7. Add ice to each glass, filling them to your desired level.
  8. Top off each glass with chilled sparkling water, adjusting the sweetness as needed by adding more sugar if desired.
  9. Stir gently with a bar spoon to preserve the fizz, and taste to adjust the salt if needed.
  10. Garnish with fresh mint or a lime wheel, serve immediately, and enjoy the zesty refreshment.

Notes

For an extra touch, you can experiment with infusing other flavors like berries or cucumbers into your lime soda.