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Japanese ramune in a blue marble-stopper bottle beside a small glass of clear citrus soda on a summer table.

Japanese Ramune (Marble Soda)

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A bright, citrusy Japanese marble soda made with chilled sparkling water, lemon, lime, and simple syrup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 105
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Citrus syrup
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
To serve
  • 4 cups chilled sparkling water
  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • 4 wedges lemon or lime optional garnish

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Glass bottle or jar
  • Tall glasses
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

Make the syrup:
  1. Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and warm over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Remove from the heat, stir in the lemon and lime juices, and cool completely. Strain into a clean bottle and chill.
Mix the ramune:
  1. Fill four glasses with ice. Add 2 tablespoons of citrus syrup to each glass.
  2. Top each glass with chilled sparkling water and stir gently once. Garnish with lemon or lime and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 27gSodium: 8mgSugar: 26g

Notes

  • Use plain sparkling water so the citrus syrup remains the main flavour.
  • For a bottled presentation, pour the finished soda into clean chilled glass bottles and serve promptly.