Healthy Sour Green Apple & Lime Soda (No Added Sugar) Recipe
A refreshing and healthy homemade sour green apple and lime soda made without any added sugar. This fizzy drink combines fresh green apple juice, zesty lime juice, and a dash of spirulina powder for a nutritious boost, all topped with sparkling spring water. Perfect as a vibrant, low-calorie thirst quencher that’s easy to prepare using a juicer or blender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 Quart / 4 Cups
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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Juice Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Fresh Green Apple Juice (from 3 - 5 whole apples, depending on your juicer)
- 2 tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
- 1 dash Spirulina Powder
Other Ingredients
- 2.5 cups Sparkling Spring Water (additive-free)
- 1 Lime or Apple for Garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Green Apple Juice: Chop apples into quarters or smaller pieces as needed based on your juicer’s instructions. Use 3 – 5 apples for a bladed juicer or 2 – 3 apples for a slow juicer to extract 1.5 cups of fresh green apple juice. Alternatively, use a blender to puree 1-inch chunks of apple, adding up to ½ cup of water if needed, then strain the mixture through a nut milk bag or fine-mesh sieve to extract the juice.
- Add Lime Juice: Immediately stir in 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice to the apple juice to prevent oxidation and browning.
- Mix in Spirulina Powder: Add one dash of spirulina powder to the juice mixture. Use a whisk to blend thoroughly, or blend in a smoothie blender for about 30 seconds if clumps appear. Perform this step before adding sparkling water.
- Add Sparkling Water: Pour 2.5 cups of additive-free sparkling spring water into the juice mixture. Adjust the amount to modify the flavor intensity according to your preference.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the soda into glasses, preferably martini or cocktail glasses for a fancy touch. Garnish with lime or apple slices, applying a little lime or lemon juice on apple slices to prevent browning.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice immediately after juicing to prevent the apple juice from browning.
- If you don’t have a juicer, a blender and strainer are a great alternative to extract fresh apple juice.
- Adjust the amount of sparkling water to control the strength of the sour green apple flavor.
- Spirulina adds nutrition and color but can sometimes clump, so whisk well or blend briefly.
- Garnish apples with lime or lemon juice to keep them fresh and prevent oxidation.
