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Gazoza (Greek Lemon-Lime Soda)

Greek · Appetizer

A refreshing, traditional Greek sparkling citrus beverage made with homemade syrup and fresh lemon juice.

Ready in 30 minutesVeganVegetarian
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20 minA little patience, a lot of flavor
Prep time5 min
Cook time5 min
Servings4 people
DifficultyEasy
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How to make it

6 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Combine the sugar and water

    In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water.

  2. Place over medium heat

    Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar has completely dissolved. This should take about 5 minutes.

    5 min

  3. Remove the syrup from the heat and let it cool completely

    Remove the syrup from the heat and let it cool completely.

    10 min

  4. Stir together the cooled simple syrup and the fresh lemon juice

    In a large pitcher, stir together the cooled simple syrup and the fresh lemon juice.

  5. Fill four glasses

    Fill four glasses with ice cubes. Pour the lemon-syrup mixture into the glasses, filling them about halfway.

  6. Top each glass with sparkling water

    Top each glass with sparkling water and stir gently to combine. Garnish with a lemon slice and serve immediately.

A little kitchen wisdom

For a more aromatic version, you can add a sprig of fresh mint or a few drops of mastic oil to the syrup. Always serve chilled.

What you'll need

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Make it ahead

The syrup can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

Store & enjoy

Store leftover syrup in an airtight container in the fridge. Once the soda is mixed with sparkling water, it should be consumed immediately to maintain carbonation.

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Gazoza (Greek Lemon-Lime Soda)
Step 1 of 6

Combine the sugar and water

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water.