Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade Soda

This summer, I’ve been having so much fun experimenting with homemade syrups and refreshing drinks! If you loved the Homemade Lavender London Fog recipe I shared earlier, you’re going to love this new favorite too: Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Soda.

It’s the kind of fancy, fizzy drink you’d expect to pay $5 (or more!) for at a trendy coffee shop — but you can make it right at home for a fraction of the cost. Even better? You can control how sweet it is and know exactly what’s going into it so it’s likely healthier, too.

Why You’ll Love This Fizzy Strawberry Drink

I love this recipe because it feels like such a special treat, without the special price tag. It’s quick and easy to whip up, and it gives me that bubbly, fruity refreshment I crave on a warm day.

Plus, it’s a fun and creative way to use some of the seasonal tea flavorings I already have in my pantry. Whether I’m sipping it while reading on the porch or making a batch to share with the kids, it always feels like a little moment of summer joy.

This is also a great recipe to make ahead if you’re hosting a gathering. Just prepare the syrup the night before and set up a “make-your-own soda” station with ice, sparkling water, and sliced fruit for garnish. It’s perfect for birthday parties, baby showers, backyard BBQs, or even a simple picnic lunch with your family.

Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup honey or sugar (I used honey, but feel free to use what you have!)
• 2 Tablespoons Farmhouse Teas Strawberry Lemonade Kombucha Flavoring (or a similar strawberry lemonade tea like this one)
• Sparkling water (you can buy this or make your own with a SodaStream)

How to Make Strawberry Lemonade Soda

The key to this recipe is the syrup, which gives it a bright, fruity, fizzy flavor. Once you’ve made that and stored it in your fridge, your drink comes together in just a few minutes whenever you want it!

Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Syrup:

1. In a small saucepan, combine the 1 cup of water and 1 cup of honey (or sugar) and bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. Stir until the sweetener is fully dissolved.
3. Turn off the heat and add the Strawberry Lemonade tea/flavoring. Stir well.
4. Let the mixture steep for 15–20 minutes to infuse the flavors.
5. Strain the syrup using a fine mesh sieve or small strainer to remove the loose leaf tea bits.
6. Store in a glass jar or bottle in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Once your syrup is ready, making the soda is super simple.

Making a Glass of Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade:

• Fill an 8-ounce glass with ice
• Add approximately 2 tablespoons to a 1/4 cup of the syrup (depending upon how sweet you’d like it)
• Top with sparkling water (about 6–8 ounces, depending on the glass)
• Stir and enjoy!

Pro tip: Want it sweeter? Add a little more syrup. Want it lighter and more tart? Use a little less. It’s completely customizable to your taste!

Let me know if you try it. And if you come up with any fun variations! I think this syrup would also be amazing in iced tea or lemonade.

More Recipes You’ll Love:

• Homemade Artisan Crackers
• Homemade French Bread Recipe
• My Homemade Focaccia Experiment
• Homemade Lavender London Fog
• My Homemade Mayo Experiment
• My Homemade Vanilla Extract Experiment
• 22 Tea Time Desserts
• Homemade Copycat Little Bites Mini Muffins Recipe

Have a favorite summer drink you want me to try making from scratch? Drop it in the comments!