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homemade concord grape soda

Concord Grape Soda

A homemade take on grape soda made with fresh concord grapes. Sweet-tart and refreshing.
Servings 8
Author Turnip the Oven

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch concord grapes about 1 1/2 pounds
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 strips lemon zest
  • 1 strip orange zest
  • Tiny pinch of kosher salt
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Ice
  • Club soda or seltzer

Instructions

  1. Combine the grapes, sugar, water, lemon zest, orange zest, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Using a wooden spoon, crush the grapes against the side of the pan. Cook until completely soft, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl. Stir in the lemon juice. Transfer to a container and chill.
  2. For each soda, pour 1/4 cup of syrup into a glass with ice. Top with club soda or seltzer.
  3. The syrup will keep for up to a month in the refrigerator.