Homemade Ginger Cardamom Soda with Lime
Elevate your beverage game with this Homemade Ginger Cardamom Soda with Lime, a refreshingly unique twist on sparkling drinks. Infused with the zesty warmth of fresh ginger and the aromatic allure of green cardamom, this effervescent soda strikes a perfect balance between sweet, tangy, and spicy. A homemade syrup made with natural ingredients forms the heart of this recipe, blended seamlessly with a splash of fresh lime juice and bubbly sparkling water for a vibrant, thirst-quenching experience. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this soda is ideal for entertaining or enjoying as a non-alcoholic treat. Garnished with lime slices and fresh mint leaves, it’s as visually stunning as it is delicious—perfect for summer afternoons or festive gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 50 grams Fresh ginger root
- 6 pods Green cardamom pods
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 240 milliliters Water
- 60 milliliters Fresh lime juice
- 720 milliliters Sparkling water
- 12 pieces Ice cubes
- 4 slices Lime slices
- 8 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the ginger and slice it thinly. Slightly crush the cardamom pods using the back of a knife or a mortar and pestle.
In a small saucepan, combine the sliced ginger, crushed cardamom, granulated sugar, and water. Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a heat-safe bowl or jar to remove the ginger and cardamom solids. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
Once the syrup has cooled, combine 60 milliliters of the ginger-cardamom syrup with 15 milliliters of fresh lime juice in each serving glass.
Fill each glass with ice cubes and top with 180 milliliters of sparkling water. Stir gently to combine.
Garnish each glass with a slice of lime and a couple of mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing soda!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
453 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 61 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.7 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 102.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 343 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
