by Emily Ho

Grapefruit Honey Ginger Soda Syrup Recipe

I came up with this grapefruit honey ginger soda syrup recipe when my partner swore off commercial soda.

The soda is sweetened with honey, not sugar, and the ginger provides a note of warmth for winter.

This grapefruit honey ginger soda syrup recipe is for a syrup that you can mix with carbonated water (store-bought or homemade).

It has a bittersweet, grown-up flavor from the use of grapefruit zest and a slight spiciness from the addition of fresh ginger. I tried making the soda with both yellow and pink/red grapefruit and preferred the latter, as it has more natural sweetness.

You could certainly use sugar to make the syrup, but honey is a nice alternative for those avoiding refined sweeteners, and it gives the soda some extra vitamins and minerals. Plus I just really like the flavor of honey with grapefruit and ginger. Looking beyond soda, the syrup can also be used in cocktails or drizzled over fresh fruit salad.

Grapefruit Honey Ginger Soda Syrup

    Prep Time: 10 minutes

    Cook time: 5 minutes

    Yield: Makes about 6 (8-ounce) drinks

Grapefruit Honey Ginger Soda Syrup Ingredients

    Zest of 1 large pink or red grapefruit (preferably organic)

    1 cup freshly-squeezed pink or red grapefruit juice (from about 1 large grapefruit; if necessary, top off with water to make 1 cup

    3/4 cup mild-flavored honey

    1/4 cup chopped fresh ginger

    Carbonated water, for serving

Grapefruit Honey Ginger Soda Syrup Recipe Instructions

    Combine the grapefruit zest, grapefruit juice, honey and ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat.

    Boil for 2 minutes, stirring to dissolve the honey. Remove from heat and let cool.

    Strain the syrup through a sieve into a clean container and discard the solids.

    To serve, spoon 2 tablespoons of syrup into an 8-ounce glass, top with carbonated water, and stir to combine.

    Taste and add more syrup, if desired.

    The syrup can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.

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