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🌸🍋 Lychee Rose Lemonade Soda

Lychee Rose Lemonade Soda is a light, floral, and refreshing drink made with sweet lychee rose syrup, fresh lemon juice, and sparkling water. Gently sweet with bright citrus and delicate rose notes, it’s an elegant, non-alcoholic soda perfect for warm days, brunches, and special gatherings.
Course Beverage, Refreshment, Soda, Soft Drink
Cuisine Asian-inspired, Fusion, Middle Eastern Inspired
Keyword elegant drinks, floral soda, homemade soda, lychee lemonade, lychee rose lemonade soda, lychee rose soda, non alcoholic drink, party drinks, rose lemonade soda, sparkling lemonade
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 large soda
Calories 130kcal
Cost $1 per soda

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Spoon or heat-safe spatula
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Heat-safe jar or bottle (for syrup storage)
  • Tall glass (12–16 oz)
  • Ice scoop (optional)

Ingredients

Lychee Rose Syrup

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup canned or fresh lychee chopped or lightly crushed
  • ½–1 tsp rose water to taste

Lemonade Soda (per large glass)

  • 2–3 tbsp lychee rose syrup
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ½–¾ cup cold sparkling water or club soda
  • Ice

Optional Garnishes

  • Whole lychee
  • Lemon slices
  • Edible rose petals
  • Fresh mint

Instructions

Make the Lychee Rose Syrup

  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water, and lychee.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  • Simmer 8–10 minutes, lightly mashing the lychee to release flavor.
  • Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Strain out solids, then stir in rose water. Cool completely.

Assemble the Soda

  • Fill a tall glass with ice.
  • Add lychee rose syrup and lemon juice.
  • Top with sparkling water and gently stir.
  • Garnish as desired and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Rose water is powerful: Start with the smaller amount and add more gradually to avoid overpowering the drink.
  • Lychee texture: Lightly crushing the lychee while simmering helps release flavor without making the syrup cloudy.
  • Sweetness balance: Adjust the syrup and lemon juice to suit your taste—this drink should be bright, not cloying.
  • Sparkling freshness: Chill all components before assembling to keep the soda crisp and bubbly.
  • Make ahead: The lychee rose syrup can be made up to 2 weeks in advance and stored refrigerated.
  • Elegant garnish: Edible rose petals or a single lychee elevate presentation without adding sweetness.