Category: Fruit Potions
Night Market Plum Soda
Description
A dusky plum soda with star anise and lemon, inspired by lantern-lit stalls and late-night bargains.
Why You’ll Love This
- Plum, star anise and lemon create a deep spiced soda.
- The sweetness is easy to adjust by the glass.
- Its syrup can be prepared well ahead.
Prep Time
10 Minutes
Makes
2 goblets
Ingredients
- 4 ripe plums, stoned and chopped
- 80g sugar
- 1 star anise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 350ml soda water
- Ice
Method
- Simmer plums, sugar, star anise and 100ml water for 12 minutes.
- Cool, remove the star anise and strain.
- Spoon the plum syrup into ice-filled glasses.
- Add lemon juice, top with soda water and stir.
Alchemist’s Tip
Use red or purple plums for the deepest colour. Add only half the syrup at first and adjust to taste.
Serving & Storage
The syrup keeps for five days refrigerated.
