Growing up, I drank soda like it was my job (like most kids in the 90’s). Now, as an adult that cares about what ingredients are in my drinks, I realized that if I was going to experience the nostalgia of soda, I’d have to figure out hot to make it myself!
Using my homemade Sprite syrup, this soda comes back to life without any of the artificial ingredients, corn syrup, refined sugars, or mystery additives. It’s fresh, clean, and super easy to make, using real lemons and limes for a flavor that actually tastes like fruit.
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Why You’ll Love This Homemade Sprite
- Fresh lemon + lime flavor (not artificial tasting)
- No corn syrup, refined sugar or artificial dyes/flavors
- Simple, real ingredients
- Customizable sweetness level
- Works for soda and drinks
- The best fun-drink option for kids to enjoy!
Other Refined Sugar Free Homemade Sodas You May Like:
- Blueberry Soda
- Strawberry Soda
- Shirley Temples
Ingredients
Please see recipe card at the bottom of this post for the full recipe details.
1. Lemon Lime Syrup
This homemade syrup is the star of the soda! It’s perfectly blended with lemons, limes and maple sugar.
2. Maple Syrup
Maple Syrup adds a light note of sweetness to the tart lemon lime syrup.
3. Sparkling Water
Sparkling water adds the refreshing fizz that brings homemade sodas to life, creating a crisp, bubbly texture without added sugars or artificial ingredients. It’s the perfect base for mixing with homemade fruit syrups and citrus, allowing you to control the flavor and sweetness while keeping drinks clean and refreshing.
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No special tools? Here’s how to make it work:
No strainer funnel → use a cheesecloth
No Juicer → zest the lemons and limes and mix that with juice + maple sugar
No carbonation machine → use Clubb soda or sparkling plain water
Making the Soda
1. Prep the syrup by using my Homemade Lemon Lime Syrup recipe.
2. Prep the sparkling water using the Aarke machine (if you don’t have this machine, you can use bottle sparkling water or club soda).
3. Mix the ingredients together for the soda.
2. Enjoy!
The Easiest Homemade Copycat Sprite Lemon-Lime Soda
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sparkling Water
- 1 tsp Lemon Lime Syrup
- 1 tsp Maple Syrup
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients for the soda together and stir. Yes, it's really that simple!
Additional Allergens/Suggested Modifications
- No additional allergens.
This recipe is naturally free of: eggs, dairy, nuts, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, seed oils and sesame.
Recipe Tips
Use fresh lemon and lime juice + zest for best flavor (via the syrup recipe)
Add a tiny pinch of salt to enhance flavor
Use the recipe as a guide and adjust sweetness/sourness to your liking
Storage Options:
- Fridge: Store up to 2 weeks in a bottle, jar or airtight container.
- Freezer: Pour syrup into an ice cube tray and store. Prepare the sparkling water fresh to capture carbonation.
- This soda is best served fresh for carbonation purposes. Prepare it by the cup. If you have leftover, add a splash of sparkling water when you drink it again to refresh it a little.
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