Being Pregnant
Homemade Sodas to Beat the Heat, and Then Some
Who wants a drink? / Image by Sara Bateman
I’m running hot these days: It’s late July. It’s really humid. I’m pushing a lot of blood through my veins, plus there’s a baby in my stomach to keep me warm. Probably an extra layer of fat, too. It’s like 115 degrees on the East Coast today—so hot an excessive heat warning is in effect through Saturday. Also so hot that Popsicles melt faster than you can say “sticky mess.”
Um, did I mention that it’s hot in here?
I’m grateful we have pool access, but what I’m really craving is an ice-cold Dr. Pepper in a tall glass. Or a Diet Coke with a whole lotta lime. And I’m sure a lot of us want more than that to drink, too.
So, what to do when we need a break but we’re not giving in to our vices? Enter the homemade soda. Six recipes after the jump!
So what if I have issues with a sweet tooth? (I just raided my baking cupboard and am eating marshmallows.) To curb the cravings and beat the heat, here are some good-looking and sounding homemade soda mixes from around the web. Drink up and happy Friday!
Refreshment comes with sliced ginger, fresh mint sprigs, lemons and/or limes, blue agave nectar and San Pellegrino.
Links:
Ginger, Lemon and Mint Soda via Ill Seen Ill Said
Lavender Soda by Stormy Stewart at Just a Pinch
Caramel Soda by Cherry Tea Cakes
Strawberry-Lemon Soda from Whole Foods Market
Homemade Lemon-Lime Soda by I Am Mommy
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2 Comments
Jane Flanagan commented on Jul 22 11 at 3:55 pmThanks Ali for the lovely link. Stay cool!!
Kristy commented on Jul 23 11 at 1:04 amI love sodastream to make sparkling water with a squeeze of lemon and fresh basil leaves OR basil and strawberries!
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