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Spicy Watermelon Soda

This homemade sweet and spicy watermelon soda is the perfect fizzy drink to quench your thirst on a hot day.

Course Drinks
Cuisine Vegetarian
Keyword soda, watermelon
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Author Shelly Westerhausen

Ingredients

For the jalapeño simple syrup:

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 jalapeño , diced (seeds removed if you don't like things super spicy)

For the watermelon soda:

  • 5 cups diced watermelon
  • 1 lime , juiced
  • 2 cups soda water
  • Jalapeño simple syrup (using recipe below)

Instructions

Make the jalapeño simple syrup:

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add sugar and water. Let cook until sugar has dissolved and then remove from heat.

  2. Add in jalapeño and let steep for at least 1 hour.

  3. Strain out jalapeño and transfer syrup to a sealable jar. Stick in fridge until ready to use.

Make the watermelon soda:

  1. Working in batches, puree the watermelon in a blender and then strain through a fine mesh strainer.

  2. Stir in lime juice. Transfer to a pitcher and add soda water and ice.

  3. Add in 1/4 cup jalapeño simple syrup and taste. Add more simple syrup if desired.

  4. Serve chilled right away.