How to Make Homemade Soda + 5 Easy Caffeine-Free Homemade Soda Recipes | A Sweet Pea Chef

Ever wondered how to make homemade soda? Discover my favorite recipes for fruity Caffeine-free homemade sodas, made from fresh fruit and without any artificial sweeteners. The perfect soda replacement for a healthy lifestyle!
RECIPES
Simple Honey Syrup
2 cups water
1/4 cup raw honey
Homemade Strawberry Soda
1 lb. strawberries
1/2 - 1 liter seltzer water
Homemade Orange Soda
2 oranges
1/2 - 1 liter seltzer water
Homemade Lemon Lime Soda
4-6 lemons
1-2 limes
1/2 - 1 liter seltzer water
Homemade Grape Soda
1/2 lb grapes
1/2 - 1 liter seltzer water
Homemade Blackberry Soda
1 1/2 cups blackberries
1/2 - 1 liter seltzer water
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[@opnavesea]

i may never drink regular soda again. i tried a couple of these they were far superior to store bought. so much more bite too. love that.

[@laceybaier_]

Yay! Love hearing that!!!!

[@Gibberson464]

You bite your drinks

[@opnavesea]

@@Gibberson464 yeah i'm like a dog drinking water from a hose

[@colesteiger7112]

@@opnavesea lol

[@VegetarianFoodiesVF]

..I still buy coke cos' don't know how to make that one, but even before I made my own other sodas never really appealed to me anyway.

[@jeromy-wb2wn]

To replicate coca cola in west africa we use our native tamarind pulp and spices with lime. The flavors are very similar although not identical. The spices are clove cinnamon and nutmeg to keep it simplistic since a few of the spices used are only native to our regions

[@rokkastormberzerker]

Hi Lacey, first off thank you for the tutorial. Your drinks sure do look delicious and simple. After reading some of the comments, I would like to add some recommendations to your process. At 1:00 -Remember that raw or unrefined honey has multiple heath benefits over processed honey, so keep the simple syrup temperature under 95°F to retain that raw goodness. At 2:10 -a good way to retain more carbonation in your finished drink and to reduce the risk of overflow and spilling, is to chill you seltzer/carbonated water to about 35°F to condense the carbon dioxide in the water so less of the gas escapes as you pour, also with this method there is no need to chill after combining, so you can enjoy your drink right away if you so choose.

[@meyanneavalonic3471]

she ingored you dude feels bad

[@rokkastormberzerker]

@@meyanneavalonic3471 doesn't bother me

[@meyanneavalonic3471]

@@rokkastormberzerker press x for doupt mate

[@rokkastormberzerker]

@@meyanneavalonic3471 guess I'm just not a little bitch like you?

[@meyanneavalonic3471]

@@rokkastormberzerker i don't know getting mad over a little joke is pretty bitchy to me hun

[@62crowsinananunusuallyshin97]

I ran out of Diet Coke in the middle of quarantine. I’m getting desperate here, so tysm for the recipe!!

[@lokivariant6163]

Amelia Lambert I’m am in the same position bro

[@62crowsinananunusuallyshin97]

I just like Diet Coke. I’m actually at a pretty good weight for my body type- I’m not obese, I’m healthy and eat a balanced diet of fruit, veggies, grains, and meat. I just like Diet Coke because of the caffeine, and because I drink it when I work on building projects with my dad (garden beds, lifting beams, painting walls, flooring, etc.) for a boost of energy from the caffeine. It’s not a caffeine addiction either; I might have tea or coffee in the morning, but only if I need a boost after a late night. You’re spouting a major problem at a person who doesn’t have anything to do with that issue, and labeling my comment about how I enjoy something as a major health issue. The fact that you feel the need to do this is irritating, and your words do matter- whether if you tell this to yourself or others. There are people around both you and me who suffer from major health related issues due to obesity, and that you use the term for an actual medical issue so loosely is frankly just rude. Please refrain from using this language in the future, and think before you type or speak. Like I said, your words matter; what might be an idle comment from you could majorly impact someone else’s self worth or way of thinking. Thank you for taking this into consideration, and have a good day.

[@shawnsanders6113]

Same bro running low on drinks

[@folanisangodina84]

Lol

[@shalow9158]

@Arron Caja i actually have diet coke for medicine reasons

[@ChestersonJack]

Lately I’ve been mixing a simple strawberry syrup I make on the stove with carbonated water. But I’ve been wondering if there’s a way to make my own, proper soda flavors, so this is awesome!! Thanks for the simple, good instructions!

[@grahamlack3302]

Thank you Lacey for demonstrating so beautifully the perfect Summer drinks.

[@atulpatel2850]

Love the simplicity of making this.

[@shannonbear8807]

natural carbonated water and fruit. two simple ingredients and it's waaay healthier than industrial soda. wow thanks for the info

[@laceybaier_]

Right? What a concept! ❤️

[@JS-ob4oh]

Interesting. I've been making my own sodas using mineral water (because I like the taste). I've used mangos, melons, blueberries and combinations of various fruits. I'll have to try using Seltzer water.

[@emoneyblue]

Thanks and you did a fantastic job with this project

[@Thapaced3mon]

This is so good honestly it’s better than most sodas I’m actually suprised thank you

[@evolt7553]

*Pepsi, Coca Cola and Fanta want to know your location*

[@laceybaier_]

haha! neverrrrrr!

[@lukejosselyn7706]

HazyHam 🤣🤣🤣

[@hugono3938]

HazyHam the fuck

[@hollywoodloft6768]

lol! Very funny!

[@VegetarianFoodiesVF]

To be fair, nobody has ever given me a good enough homemade coca cola recipe but if anyone knows one, hook me up!

[@chuckbobuck4514]

thank you for sharing this knowledge with the world. you made my day

[@joseb.1681]

Definitely going to try the grape soda later today.

[@jamielogan7906]

Hi Lacey, thanks for this fantastic video! Can’t wait to try it! Also you are absolutely beautiful 💜

[@SephDark18]

2:54 those ice cubes look delicious.

[@bigblobofnothing5727]

I’m about to have an orgasm

[@kickme5592]

Blob Of nothing ok

[@gemsfromagartha]

@@bigblobofnothing5727 wtf

[@bigblobofnothing5727]

eatinskittlez469 oh say that again SAYY THAT AGAIAIAN awww

[@bigblobofnothing5727]

Moldycookie 🥵😤🥵🥵🥵😳😳🤤🤤🤤😖😖😖😖😖😖😏

[@shathaljenan]

This what we need in this summer.. BIG thanks..i would add mint leaves to any flavour it may work 😬

[@JawadKhan-gu5jl]

My sis wants to add mint

[@Ladderthief1]

To save fizz when pouring, tilt the glass or bottle you're pouring into. It runs down the side smoother and doesn't fizz if you just dump it in.

[@laceybaier_]

I need to improve my pouring skills 👍😂

[@Ladderthief1]

@@laceybaier_ I didn't mean to come off as an ass, just text doesn't translate emotions well. :D I did enjoy the video though.

[@mikesmicroshop4385]

@@laceybaier_ Also make sure that ALL of the ingredients are very cold as the co2 will stay in solution easier than when it is warm.

[@surreyboy84]

Put all of the seltzer water in first. The fruit makes it froth up if you have that in the bottom first.

[@WillieFreeman]

Such a wonderful tutorial! Thank you 😊

[@ChummyCorn58275]

This was so amazing! Thank you for the recipe! I made blood orange soda with a hint of lemon juice. Instead of using honey syrup, I made some simple syrup. You earned a new sub!

[@chosen1one67]

Great vid! I think I’ve just found another passion of mines. Who would’ve thought making soda would be so easy? Thanks! 🙏🏽

[@monar9880]

You're amazing, Lacey! Thank you for all those great recipes in your channel and for guiding us on how to eat better. New subscriber. 🙂

[@laceybaier_]

Yay! Welcome and thanks so much for subscribing ❤️❤️

[@Jaspreetkaur19k]

Aww your so beautiful i just loved the way you made these fruit drinks thank you so much for showing how to make them.

[@ShinKyuubi]

You had my attention at "Lemon Lime" I've been trying to cut back on stuff like 7-Up (except for a good cake) and the like so I've taken to drinking flavored water..I've pretty much cut caffeine out of my diet other than the very trace amounts found in chocolate (when my sweet tooth acts up) and my sweet tea (which ain't all that much). I've actually got to the point where if I have a soda with heavy caffeine like MT.Dew (former 2-3 bottle a day drinker) or the like I actually get severe headaches from how much of an influx into my system it is. Not only is this version full of less additives but it's also healthier for you too since you're using actual juice and a simple honey syrup for making it sweeter if you need to..all those are good for your body and when it comes to the oranges, lemons, and limes you get a good dose of vitamin C. This is a good simple recipe and relatively cheap too.

[@teresavaccarino6347]

Totally gonna try each one can't wait!!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@donnanorris2939]

What I like about this is you don’t HAVE to have one of those soda machines. Exactly what variety of grapes did you use, specifically? How long do any of these keep (without going bad) in the fridge before you drink it?? Less than a week or what?? Where did you buy those bottles from?? Walmart or a dollar store or where?? Target?? What if you WANT some caffeine in them?? (Yes, they are QUITE pretty!)

[@atomictroy]

the drinks probably last a 1-2 weeks (if you dont drink it all by then) because it does have fresh fruit in it. the bottles I've seen at ikea, target, walmart. if you want caffeine in them i guess you could buy some caffeine powder and add some in.

[@Gibberson464]

Dang asking so many damn questions

[@harveylitt116]

cRyptiC_cHuBz let her live lmfao, she’s asking good questions

[@yingg.5590]

Just make’ em when you want’ em. Why make’ em if you not gonna finish it. .-.

[@chriscooks5437]

Just try it & see. Geez! So many needless questions.

[@Timburgess03..]

And people say Soda is unhealthy, not if you make it homemade!! ❤️❤️❤️ thank you for this! I might just quit drinking the sugary sodas and make this instead, you get the soda taste but not all that sugar! Btw do you have to reheat the raw honey!? Or can you use what’s left to make more for another time!?

[@nicolelistsit6717]

I once had a Japanese pineapple soda🍍 and it was such a fun flavor! So I’m gonna try to make that 🙂

[@harveylitt116]

Nicole Lists It I hope it turned out exactly how to you remember it, if not better!

[@crystalhenley6134]

Peach,pineapple,blue berry watermelon, root beer cream soda

[@SkullBerry2013]

Cream Soda yes

[@RheannaKennedy]

I have the Soda Streamer One Touch. I am going to try adding some of these natural syrup flavors now. Thanks❣️

[@robotace001kingslayer4]

NICE! well done, love both cooking and drink cooking.

[@patleonard2884]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@Clean-N-ShineInDfw]

Thanks 🧡 I'm going to try something new

[@rebeccarios5317]

I did a six pack of canadian blueberries flavor.. It was AWSOME!! Love it.. SO NO MORE DIET COKE FOR GOOD

[@WeepingWillow422]

This might be a stupid question but is it possible to switch out the honey for maple syrup? I have issues with high FODMAP foods and honey is one of the many types of sugars that bother me. Maple syrup is on my safe list though.

[@cheeseitz4357]

I am researching on how to do this cause i came up with a great idea for my future so thank you for this

[@MamaMcCraziesandNem]

We will definitely have to try this

[@Kamal-xq3cx]

Excellent recipes, I have tried it and it works well.

[@laceybaier_]

Woot! Thanks for letting me know how it went!

[@jimreaume2937]

Great content! , have you tried to use pure 100% considerate lemon, lime juice or the frozen pure juice mix? Do you taste the honey in the drinks if you add it instead of sugar? Thank you

[@laceybaier_]

I have not tried to use concentrate before - just fresh fruits. The honey is somewhat noticeable, but not too strong. :)

[@DJaquithFL]

Great video .. it would be great to do a part two with actually carbonating and making your own soda.

[@juliusvillanueva2312]

One question, how long does this usually last given it should be refrigerated?

[@nilunmanivanh5212]

How would you go about making a homemade ginger ale soda?

[@rokkastormberzerker]

Slice some ginger root really thinly (you'd have to experiment for the appropriate amount for a good ginger flavour without it being too strong) steep in some some hot water, like 190-200 F for 30 minutes, near the end of the thirty minutes, add in 1 or 2 bags of green tea, or loose green tea and steep for another 3-5 minutes (or just prepare the tea separately and add in after honey has dissolved) reduce the temp to less than 95F, remove the ginger slices and tea, then add your honey and stir over low heat (between 90 and 95 F) until the honey has dissolved (if you are not using raw honey and do not care about the health benefits of raw honey, then you can increase the temp a bit to help the honey dissolve faster. I would add a little extra honey, or even some corn syrup instead to help sweeten it. *edit* forgot the lemon juice, maybe add a half or whole lemon

[@mikesmicroshop4385]

Do a search for how to make ginger ale soda and use just the flavorings from the recipe with this method i would think!

[@ajlaremont]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! For the past years Ive been wanting to drink soda but the majority of the ones that in store are super unhealthy, Ive drinking seltzer water the past year but this is also really awesome when Im in the mood for soda and not seltzer water

[@malaysiasroom]

LOVE THIS!!! Thank you soooo much.

[@napothick]

Hello, new follower here. Can I ask what size bottles are that you use? They look 16oz but just curious thank you :)

[@parithiv6574]

Thankyou for teaching us

[@tenetarobertson9822]

I like to see you make pineapple soda. This was a great video! TFS 😊

[@shonapeter1659]

Hi pea I just now saw two amazing video's.Now I'm watching soda video.

[@brantkelley2950]

Looks so yummy

[@Metaljesuslol]

this was super cool! Gave me a great gift idea!

[@VegetarianFoodiesVF]

..well SOMEONE is a naturalist! 😂😂 I kinda agree though - homemade tends to be healthier. Honestly I mostly prefer homemade anyway just simply due to superior flavour

[@Taekook42173]

I love your Videos you are such an amazing Chef!

[@connorvitale6123]

I made it and I loved it

[@comicslanding9611]

These taste amazing, how long do the sodas last?

[@stephenraynes2148]

You keep mentioning it being caffeine free. Does most American store bought soda have caffeine in it? In NZ, only Cola drinks have caffeine in them. Just curious 😁

[@Mattrod2104]

I'd say it's 50/50. Dr. Pepper, Coca-Cola, and Pepsi all have it.

[@mikesmicroshop4385]

Some do some do not, you have to look at the ingredients to know!

[@angrybudgie96]

Lemon lime sodas and ginger ales are caffeine free. Everything else has caffeine :)

[@stephenraynes2148]

@@angrybudgie96 yikes

[@didigogo139]

@@stephenraynes2148 they have caffeine free versions thpugh

[@VaRockerDude]

@ lacey baier - how long do these stay fresh in the refrigerator ?

[@AliKhan-ge1wg]

Perfect! Following you here in Pakistan

[@btsarmyforever3816]

This would be an absolute joy for ppl who own sodastream! Not that expensive anymore to have since ppl have come up with a number of ways to refill the co2 tanks with stuff like food grade dry ice and co2 tanks itself instead of buying the sodastream tanks. I wanna buy one someday and try your recipes. The soda brands you showed, we don't have them here :(( The soda we have taste quite sweet on their own. Even the "normal" ones.

[@chriscooks5437]

I see so many Sodastream machines at goodwill.

[@shavondarobinson8474]

So tasty thanks for sharing with us Can you make peach soda next time?

[@mike34smike]

Hey I loved the video... I just wondered if you could make a root beer soda like this using pappy's sassafras tea concentrate

[@laceybaier_]

OMG that sounds amazing. I don't see why not - that's a great idea!

[@cLicK7411]

can you make the syrup and put it in the freezer to last longer? that way you just pop your favorate taste cube from the freezer and puting it in the soda water

[@laceybaier_]

That’s a wonderful idea! I don’t see why you couldn’t 👍

[@cherricemeeks2615]

Awesome thank u

[@kcampos1229]

Great idea

[@The_Cold_Slither]

Just an FYI. The Drinkmate, which is Soda Stream’s unknown competition, is amazing for carbonating these kinds of sodas. You can add your water and flavors in the bottle pre-carbonation. That’s not possible with the Soda Stream.

[@marinagilbert1380]

Great ideas for kids party

[@demonprincess5634]

what about using a juicer could i do that?

[@nicolebarnes2068]

I can't wait to try these recipes in my New Sparkel Carbonation machine ... it uses natural ingredients to make carbonation instead of carbon tanks

[@laceybaier_]

Awesome!!!

[@mikesmicroshop4385]

What machine is that?

[@ezpc-]

Hi, great information can please tell where did the bottles?

[@davidvorwerk3345]

Great job

[@naedmil]

Thanks for sharing. How long can these bottled fruit sodas remain drinkable from your experience?

[@demonprincess5634]

oh also sent it from fresh things how long would it last.

[@janetlesley6620]

Pineapple 🍍 and mango please 😁. I love tropical fruit thank you

[@beastman.330]

How long do these last in and out of the fridge. You look very nice.

[@princesst3872]

Good job

[@knowyourkismat]

How long does it stay fizzy in the fridge?

[@laurenhammers7721]

It is so refreshing I made mine watermelon

[@amygoodrich9538]

Have you tried the Sodastream maker and it also makes carbonated water and you can exchange the tank for only $15

[@MrNickb-s500]

Darn, Cola is my favorite, those fruit flavor look good though😊😊

[@laceybaier_]

They are! :) you can also try a zevia option which is sweetened with stevia. Not perfect, but better than cola! :)

[@MrNickb-s500]

@laceybaier_ Thank you but I gotta have my Cola and I can't do Stevia, or any of these types of sweeteners evrn if natural.😊😊

[@justsomerandombirdwithinte5896]

ArTiCicIaL.

[@jeneewoodard3520]

How long do they last before expiring though?

[@12369ja]

Strawberry is my favorite flavor soda

[@eunaekim9216]

I get skin reactions from citrus and strawberries, which rules out three of these recipes, but the grape and blackberry versions sound good!

[@mikesmicroshop4385]

I have two suggestions! First the Carbonated water should be as cold as possible as should all of the ingredients BEFORE you pour it into the bottle! That way it will off gas less as when it is cold it can hold onto the gas dissolved in the water easier! Second, put the syrup in the bottle second and the water last as it will cause less gas to escape in that order giving you more carbonation in the resulting soda.

[@jacobcoleman8250]

Try making sodas from things like mangoes, green apples or pineapples next!

[@risewithzindagi]

Great

[@frogman102]

How long does the syrup normally take to boil together?

[@chriscooks5437]

5-7 minutes. Don't boil it. Raw honey, and lemons too, have loads of health benefits but boiling it kills the enzymes.

[@onyx368]

Other than the honey syrup, what is the sugar content of the other sodas? Is this considered keto friendly?😊

[@-anotherbrokenegg]

I CAN ALSO DECORATE MY HOUSE AFTERWARDS 😍

[@dianefortier3836]

Do you think that the simple syrup would work using agave instead of honey?

[@DouglasCohen1962]

diffidently especially great choice if your vegan

[@danishkhan-cq6hh]

For how many days it will remain fresh in refrigerator??

[@lilsergi0572]

Thank you me and my friend are trying to make a business and this was our plan to make a healthy soda

[@ally6721]

Oooh. Good luck!

[@ianw1976]

Cherry would be nice.

[@vikaoliva8227]

Could you tell me if I can add honey to blended strawberries and keep the syrup in a crystal bottle or jar till I prepare my soda drink? Thank you

[@mikesmicroshop4385]

Yes you can, but I would not dilute the honey as if you do the mixture will ferment faster as the sugar concentration will not be high enough to prevent it from doing so. Even still do not cap the bottle very tight and make sure you keep it in the fridge.

[@ArturoGarzaID]

Where’d you get those bottles?

[@Shannon34]

I think lemon and lavender would make a great tasting soda flavour

[@doggowitskimask385]

Finally something to drink besides water

[@toliadis]

Wow

[@PugMercury7547]

Could orange juice work?

[@sulimanjahangir742]

Hi how long do they last uasually in the fridge?

[@jasprosey84]

My family has so much sparkling water and we hate it so much.... thank you for this recipe and I’ll respond with what we think!

[@laceybaier_]

Haha I hate sparkling water by itself, too! 😂

[@jasprosey84]

A Sweet Pea Chef yeah! Ha we ended up doing some peach/pineapple juice with it and I turned out pretty good