Looking for a refreshing, tangy, and guilt-free drink that’s bursting with natural flavors? This Healthy Sour Green Apple & Lime Soda is exactly that — a vibrant, bubbly beverage made without any added sugars! Perfect for hot days, brunches, or anytime you want a crisp and revitalizing drink that’s as healthy as it is delicious.

Using fresh green apples and zesty lime juice, this soda delivers a bright sour punch balanced by natural sweetness from the fruit. With sparkling water giving it fizz, it’s a wonderful alternative to sugary sodas and artificial drinks.

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🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2)

• 1 medium green apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
• Juice of 2 fresh limes (about 3 tablespoons)
• 1 teaspoon pure stevia powder or 1 tablespoon honey (optional, adjust to taste)
• 1 cup sparkling water (chilled)
• Ice cubes
• Thin lime slices and apple wedges for garnish

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🔪 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Apple Juice

1. Blend the chopped green apple with ¼ cup water until smooth.
2. Strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl to remove pulp.

Step 2: Mix the Soda

1. In two tall glasses filled with ice, divide the strained apple juice evenly.
2. Add fresh lime juice and stevia or honey (if using) to each glass. Stir well to combine.
3. Top off each glass with chilled sparkling water. Stir gently to mix without losing the fizz.

Step 3: Garnish and Serve

1. Garnish with thin lime slices and apple wedges on the rim or floating in the drink.
2. Serve immediately for the freshest fizz and flavor.

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🍽️ Nutrition Info (Per Serving – Approximate)

• Calories: 40 (without honey)
• Protein: 0.3 g
• Fat: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 10 g
• Sugar: 8 g (from apple)
• Fiber: 1 g

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💡 Tips & Tricks

• Use organic apples if possible for the cleanest flavor.
• Adjust sweetness by adding more or less stevia or honey depending on your taste.
• For a twist, add fresh mint leaves or a splash of cucumber juice.
• To make it a mocktail, add a splash of ginger beer (watch added sugars!).
• Use sparkling mineral water for extra minerals and a clean finish.

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✨ From Me to Your Readers

I love this Healthy Sour Green Apple & Lime Soda because it’s a naturally refreshing way to hydrate without any guilt. The bright, tangy flavors wake up your taste buds and the fizz makes it feel like a treat. Perfect for those who want to ditch sugary sodas but still crave something fun and flavorful.

It’s also super easy to make at home with just a few fresh ingredients, so you can enjoy it anytime without reaching for the sugary stuff.