Make Your Favorite 7UP Soda at Home with SodaStream

Get the Classic 7UP Taste at Home with SodaStream

Who doesn't love the crisp, refreshing taste of 7UP? The iconic lemon-lime soda has been a staple for decades, known for its bright citrus flavor and lively carbonation. While you can easily buy 7UP at any grocery store or restaurant, there's nothing quite like enjoying a freshly made glass straight from your own SodaStream machine.

With some simple ingredients and techniques, you can recreate the classic 7UP flavor at home with SodaStream. Not only does it taste incredible, but you'll avoid all the artificial flavors, preservatives, and high fructose corn syrup found in the store-bought versions. Read on to learn how to make a homemade 7UP dupe that's fizzy, tangy, and addictively good.

Why Make Your Own 7UP with SodaStream?

There are many benefits to crafting homemade sodas with a SodaStream rather than buying pre-made options:

• Control ingredients - avoid artificial sweeteners, dyes, preservatives etc.
• Lower sugar and calorie content
• More customization options - adjust sweetness, flavors etc.
• Economical - make soda for a fraction of store prices
• Environmentally friendly - reduce plastic waste from bottles and cans
• Fun to mix and match flavors

With some simple syrup, lemon and lime juices, and SodaStream carbonation, you can easily whip up a 7UP dupe right at home.

How to Make 7UP with SodaStream

Here is a step-by-step guide to making a refreshing homemade 7UP soda using a SodaStream machine:

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated white sugar
• 1⁄2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1⁄4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• SodaStream carbonator and CO2 canister

Instructions

1. Make simple syrup by heating water and sugar together, stirring until dissolved. Let cool.
2. In a glass, mix together the simple syrup, lemon juice, and lime juice. Stir well to combine.
3. Fill your SodaStream bottle with chilled water up to the fill line.
4. Add your 7UP mixture to the SodaStream bottle.
5. Attach bottle to SodaStream and press button to carbonate. Add carbonation to taste.
6. Enjoy your homemade 7UP over ice! Adjust sweetener or citrus to suit your preferences.

Tips for the Best Homemade 7UP

Follow these tips for an optimized homemade 7UP with your SodaStream:

• Juice your own lemons/limes - Freshly squeezed juice tastes best
• Make simple syrup - Diluting sugar in water helps it carbonate better than plain sugar
• Use filtered or spring water - Avoid tap water with off tastes
• Chill your 7UP mixture - Cold before carbonating prevents foaming over
• Add flavors slowly - You can always add more, but you can't take it out
• Carbonate in short bursts - For better control over fizziness

Texture and mouthfeel also impact the drink, so you can experiment by adding a teaspoon of lemon-lime gelatin mix or gum arabic to thicken it up.

Flavoring Ideas for 7UP SodaStream Drinks

The beauty of making your own soda is that you can customize flavors to suit your taste. Try these tasty mix-ins to create unique 7UP-inspired drinks with your SodaStream:

Cherry-Limeade

Add 2 tbsp cherry juice for a pink citrus soda

Strawberry-Lemonade

Mix in 3 sliced strawberries before carbonating

Arnold Palmer

Combine equal parts lemonade and iced tea

Citrus Shandy

Top off with a splash of lemon-lime beer or ale

Spicy 7UP

Add a few dashes of cayenne pepper sauce for heat

Make a 7UP Float with SodaStream

For the ultimate summer treat, turn your homemade 7UP into a float by topping it with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. The combo of fizzy lemon-lime soda and creamy ice cream can't be beat on a hot day.

Simply carbonate your 7UP mixture as directed. Fill a tall glass most of the way with ice cream, then slowly pour the chilled 7UP over top. Garnish with a slice of lime if desired. Serve with a spoon and straw to enjoy both the melty ice cream and bubbly soda in each sip.

zero-sugar 7UP with SodaStream

7UP Zero Sugar is a diet version of 7UP made with artificial sweeteners instead of sugar. To recreate this lighter variation with SodaStream, swap the 1 cup sugar in the original recipe for:

• 1⁄2 cup erythritol
• 1⁄2 cup stevia liquid sweetener
• Or any natural zero-calorie sweetener blend, to taste

The erythritol gives a sugar-like texture while the stevia replicates the sweetness. Adjust proportions to achieve your preferred level of sweetness without spiking blood sugar.

Storing Your Homemade Soda

After carbonating your homemade 7UP, store it in a tightly sealed bottle in the fridge. It will keep well for 5-7 days. The soda may lose some fizz over time but can be re-carbonated as needed.

For longer storage, make uncarbonated syrup by combining the simple syrup, lemon and lime juices. Store in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks then mix with soda water or carbonate as needed.

Enjoy Fizzy, Flavorful 7UP at Home

With some simple techniques and ingredients, plus your SodaStream carbonator, you can easily make bubbly, better-for-you versions of 7UP right at home. Not only does it taste amazing, but you control exactly what goes into each glass. Experiment, customize flavors, and enjoy fizzy lemon-lime deliciousness anytime.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new treatment regimen.