Fizzy Lime Soda: Refreshing Indian Drink

The tanginess of lemon juice and the fizz of soda come together in the mind-blowing creation called lime soda. Go give it a try now! 

This drink is perfect to whip up during those hot summer afternoons when you’re outdoors grilling or just want to beat the heat with a drink that you can make easily. It’ll keep you hydrated, refresh your senses, and won’t take a lot of kitchen time too. 

Tempted already? Let’s take a quick look at what lime soda is all about. 

What is Lime Soda?

Also popularly known as nimbu soda, lime soda is a refreshing Indian drink crafted using lemon juice, pepper, and aerated water along with a few additional ingredients. This versatile drink is surprisingly easy to make, and yet, tastes heavenly. 

It is often served as a welcome drink for parties and get-togethers and can taste wonderful when paired with any Indian meal too. You need just a few ingredients to make it too. 

Jump to:

• What is Lime Soda?
• Ingredients For the Recipe 
• How to Make the Fizzy Lime Soda
• Tips & Tricks to Make the Lime Soda
• Fizzy Lime Soda: Refreshing Indian Drink

Ingredients For the Recipe 

The list of ingredients for this lime soda is surprisingly short. 

• Lemon juice: ¼ cup
• Sugar or Black Salt: As per taste
• Water: 1 cup
• Cumin powder: 1 tsp
• Black pepper powder: A pinch
• Mint leaves/ coriander leaves (chopped): 2 tbsp
• Soda: 1 cup or as per personal preference
• Ice cubes

Why This Recipe Works

The simplicity of this recipe is what makes it a winner! If you’ve got unexpected guests, you can quickly whip up this drink in minutes. Plus, it is super versatile too, so regardless of what you’re serving it with, it’ll taste just perfect. 

How to Make the Fizzy Lime Soda

Ready with your ingredients? Putting this lime soda together is super duper easy. Just follow these instructions and you’re done. 

In a mixing bowl, add all the ingredients other than ice cubes and soda and give it a good mix. Use sugar if you want a sweet lime soda or else use salt if you want a salty lime soda.

Next, take the ice cubes in a glass and top it up with soda. You can alter the quantity of soda as per your personal preference. 

Next, add the prepared mixture to the glass. 

Enjoy it on a summer evening with some fried snacks. 

What Else Can I Add?

Everyone in India has their own version of lime soda. Some prefer having it with sugar added in to give the drink a nice sweet taste, while others prefer having more of the black pepper powder to give the drink a nice earthy spiciness. 

You can play around with the ingredients and come up with a version that you like best. In general, the key elements that make up this drink are lemon juice and some aerated water or soda added in. After that, you can add in or remove the elements as per your preference. 

• Grated ginger 
• Chilli powder 
• Chaat masala
• Grapefruit juice 
• Green chili
• Guava juice 
• Watermelon pulp
• Strawberry pulp
• Cherry extract 
• Orange juice

These ingredients all lend your basic lime soda a unique flavor, so go ahead and give them a shot. 

If you want to make your drink healthier, you can also add in some soaked chia seeds. 

Can I Make and Store This For Later?

You can but in parts. You can prepare a mix of everything apart from the soda and store it in the refrigerator for another day. That way, it’ll become even easier for you to prepare the soda when you want to. 

Just make sure you’re storing it in an airtight container to retain its freshness. 

If you’re considering adding mint leaves, add them during the assembly time, since the mint leaves can turn black if refrigerated for a while. 

Tips & Tricks to Make the Lime Soda

Ready to try out this flavorful and refreshing drink? You might want to keep these actionable tips and tricks in mind that will help you get the recipe right.

• Remember to add in the soda towards the end, right before you serve. This will help keep the fizz of the drink intact, which is exactly what you want. 
• If you’re making the lime soda in a simple way with just lemon juice and soda, you can also consider topping it with some whipped cream to make a nice lemon soda float drink. This can be a fun drink, especially for kids. 
• For some extra lemony goodness, you can also throw some lemon zest into the mix. 
• The black salt can really elevate the flavors of this drink, so make sure you add it in. You can use it and skip the sugar if you prefer your drink to taste more tangy and lemony. If you pair it with some sugar, it can balance it out really well, so that’s a good option too. 
• If you are adding green chili into the mix, make sure you remove all the seeds before you add them in. 

Serving Ideas & Suggestions

Ready with your drink and looking for some good ways to serve it? Here are a few you can try out. 

• You can pour the lime soda into individual glasses and top them with a slice of lemon and some ice cubes and serve- that’s the easiest way of going about it. 
• If you want to take things up a notch, you can moisten the rim of the serving glasses by rubbing a lemon half over the edges, and then dip the edges in a mixture of powdered salt and sugar, and then pour in the drink carefully. This will make your drink appear more aesthetically pleasing! 
• Another cool way to serve this is to pour it into some mason jars and serve with a nice umbrella and straw. 
• Lime soda tastes fantastic with any Indian curry like Mutton Kheema pav or some creamy Shahi paneer. 

Loved this easy lime soda recipe? Looking for some more Indian-style mocktails and refreshing drinks to try out? Here are a few that are totally worth your time. 

• Pomegranate Mint Cooler
• Tamarind Cooler
• Mango Lassi