Lemon soda is my favorite ever since I tasted at a restaurant when my neighbor ordered it and shared it with me. I loved the flavor with a mild sweet, salty and lemony punch.
What is Lemon Soda?
Lemon Soda is a carbonated beverage that combines lemon, sugar, salt and carbonated water. Lemon Soda is a carbonated soft drink made with lemon juice. This drink is very famous in street side shops especially during summers. Lemon Soda is a very refreshing drink that can be had after a heavy meal or a tiring day. You can prepare lemon juice, refrigerate it and use it. This is an easy way to make lemon soda just add lemon juice along with salt, sugar, soda and ice cubes mix and serve! Another alternate is to prepare simple syrup using sugar and water then use it. Just with few ingredients you can make lemon soda in no time. This drink is popularly called as Nimbu Soda in North and Lemon Soda in South. Lemon Soda is one of the popular summer beverage. Lemon soda is so refreshing after a tiring day with such a lemony punch. There are a lot of variations to this simple plain lemon soda. Sweet lime soda, Masala Lemon Soda, Mint Lemon Soda are just a few variations. Do try lemon soda and enjoy!
Lemon Soda Memories
I never knew Lemon Soda is very famous until I saw it in a restaurant. Years back when we dined at Yari a North Indian restaurant here in Coimbatore we had a heavy rich dinner with Roti, Naan, PB Masala, Dal, Starters etc. So when it came to desserts the kids ordered ice cream and most of us ordered the same too. But my neighbor friend ordered lemon soda and she said its good to have it after a heavy meal as it helps in digestion and she asked me if I could share with her as she was already full. So I cancelled my ice cream order and decided to share it with my friend. It is a live counter and I could see them preparing the beverage. So 2 glasses arrived as we insisted 1 by 2 it was a tall glass with almost 3/4th filled. I should admit I loved it in the first sip itself. My tummy felt so good especially after all those rich buttery dishes and I thanked my friend for introducing this refreshing drink to me.
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Lemon Soda Ingredients
Lemon : Choose fresh lemon that are juicy for lemon soda. Do not choose the dried ones they give a bitter taste also don’t give more juice while squeezing. Soda : Soda is also known as carbonated water, I used club soda. You can use any variety of soda you like which is not flavored and has a nice fizz. Make sure to use chilled soda. Salt : Salt is a must for lemon soda to taste good. Adjust according to your taste buds. Sugar :Though you can skip sugar I would recommend adding it as a pinch of sugar elevates the taste of this drink. I always add it even if hubby asks for salt lemon soda. Water, Ice cubes : Ice cubes and chilled water is used.
Lemon Soda Flavors
Masala Lemon soda : Add a pinch of chat masala powder,black salt and roasted jeera powder along with lemon juice mix it well then make masala lemon soda. Mint Lemon Soda – This is made using the addition of mint paste along with lemon soda, you can skip sugar and only salt for this. Ginger Lemon Soda – Add crushed or grated ginger for a ginger flavored lemon soda. You can strain it while serving. Apple Fizz – Apple Fizz is made by adding soda & ice cubes with apple sauce. Salt Lemon Soda – Just add salt, lemon juice and soda to make plain salt lemon soda. Sweet lime soda : Add more sugar(1.5 tablespoon for this measure) and a pinch of salt to make fresh sweet lime soda. Paneer Soda – Paneer Soda is flavored soda with rose essence. Kanthari drink : Slit open a green chilli(the thin variety / oosi milagai) and add it for a spicy lemon soda. This is called kanthari lemon soda. Kanthari is a spiciest variety of green chilli.
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How to make Lemon Soda Step by Step
1.Cut lemons into half. 2.Squeeze them using a lemon squeezer to extract juice. Extract juice in a bowl. 3.To a serving glass : add lemon juice to it. 4.Then add salt. 5.Add chilled water. 6.Add sugar. 7.Mix it well until sugar completely dissolves. 8.Add few ice cubes to it. I added 5-7 ice cubes, if you like add more. 9.Add a thin slice of lemon. 10.Finally shake the soda bottle well and top it up with soda. 11.Give a quick stir and serve immediately. Enjoy chilled lemon soda!
Expert Tips
Always make lemon soda fresh and serve it. May be in case if you have extra lemon juice you can use it the next day but assembling and serving make it instantly and serve it. I love mine a bit more sweet so add more sugar but this 2 teaspoon and 1/4 teaspoon will be a perfect balance for salt and sweet lovers.Feel free to adjust the measures according to your preference. You can even muddle a slice of lemon and add it to the drink. If you like mint flavor crush lemon and mint leaves roughly and add it for a mild flavor.
Serving and Storage
Serve with a lemon slice and generous serving of ice cubes. Always make lemon soda fresh and serve it. Lemon soda is not meant to be stored so make it fresh and consume it immediately. I would suggest to use fresh lemon juice to enjoy the fullest flavor and taste.
1.How to make easy lemon soda?
First cut lemons into halves. Extract lemon juice from it. To a tall serving glass add lemon juice, water, salt and sugar first. Mix it well until sugar dissolves completely. Then add ice cubes along with a slice of lemon, finally top it up with soda and serve it with the fizz. Enjoy!
2.Is it good to drink lemon soda?
You can drink lemon soda occasionally but do not consume it on a regular basis as it is not good to have carbonated drinks often.
3.What can I substitute with soda?
This drink is meant to be had with soda but if you wish you can replace it with plain chilled water.
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