Pop Culture: How to Make Soda Syrups, 3 Ways

• 1 1/2 cups chopped rhubarb stalks
• 1/4 c sugar
• 1 1/2 c water

Mexican Root Beer

• 1 bunch hoja santa leaves
• 1 drop lemon oil
• 1/4 c sugar
• 1 1/2 c water

Honey Citrus Soda

• juice of one navel orange + one red grapefruit
• zest of 1/2 orange + 1/4 grapefruit
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 c water

Here’s how you’ll do it:

1. Place fruit (or, for hoja santa, the leaves), sugar or honey, and water in a small saucepot and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and drain through a metal mesh colander.
4. Let liquid cool for at least an hour. Store in a sealed jar or bottle in the fridge, where it will keep for up to two weeks.
5. To use, pour two tablespoons syrup over ice (if desired) and top with 8 oz seltzer.

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