This newest holiday soda flavor is fresh and bright. I used fresh cranberries and mint leaves, to flavor the sweet syrup base. Since we have a Soda Stream, the reference to one is just for convenience. If you don't have one, try adding this base to a purchased soda water. Delish!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Steep : 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups white sugar
- 2 cups fresh, whole cranberries
- 6 Teabags of peppermint tea
Preparation:
Heat first three ingredients over medium heat, until sugar dissolves and berries have become soft. (about 5 minutes)
Remove from heat
Add teabags, cover.
Steep until syrup becomes a rich, red color and tastes minty enough (about 15 minutes)
Strain and press out as much of the sugar syrup as possible.
Use 1/4 cup per bottle of soda water made in a Soda Stream, or to taste.
