Teresa's Recipes
Homemade Ramune - Japanese Soda Pop
Enjoy a taste of Japan with this homemade Ramune recipe, a popular carbonated beverage often enjoyed during festive summer occasions. This fizzy, tangy, and refreshingly sweet drink, characterized by its iconic blue color, will invigorate your senses and transport you to the lively streets of a Japanese summer festival.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Carbonated water
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon, freshly squeezed Lemon juice
- 1-2 drops Blue food coloring
- as needed Ice cubes
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 2
- Dish Type: Beverage
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Calories: 100
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 26g
- Protein: 0g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Sugar: 24g
Instructions
- In a pitcher, add the granulated sugar and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Pour in the carbonated water and stir gently until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Add 1-2 drops of blue food coloring and stir until the color is evenly distributed, creating a vibrant blue hue.
- Pour the Ramune mixture into two glasses, taking care not to stir too vigorously to maintain the fizz.
- Add ice cubes if desired, and serve your homemade Ramune immediately to enjoy its refreshing fizz.
Tips
- For a fun variation, try using different fruit flavors or food coloring to make your own unique version of Ramune.
- To make this drink even more authentic, serve it in a Codd-neck bottle, the type traditionally used for Ramune in Japan.