Lime Phosphate
Quench your thirst with the zesty fizz of Lime Phosphate, a delightful twist on vintage soda fountain drinks that combines the tang of freshly squeezed lime juice with the sparkle of club soda. This quick and easy recipe takes just five minutes to prepare and features a balance of sweet simple syrup and optional food-grade phosphoric acid for that authentic old-fashioned soda flavor. Served over ice and garnished with a fresh lime wedge, this refreshing beverage is perfect for hot summer days or a nostalgic treat anytime. Whether you're recreating a piece of history or simply craving a crisp, citrusy drink, Lime Phosphate is the fizzy indulgence you didn’t know you needed!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1.5 tablespoons Simple syrup
- 0.25 teaspoons Phosphoric acid (food-grade, optional for authenticity)
- 8 ounces Club soda or seltzer water (chilled)
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 1 piece Lime wedge (for garnish)
Instructions
Fill a tall glass with 1 cup of ice cubes.
Add 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice to the glass.
Pour 1.5 tablespoons of simple syrup over the ice and lime juice.
If using food-grade phosphoric acid, carefully measure and add 0.25 teaspoons to the glass.
Slowly pour 8 ounces of chilled club soda or seltzer water into the glass, stirring gently to combine.
Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness if needed by adding more simple syrup or lime juice.
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
64 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 73 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 38 mg | 1% | |
*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.
