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Two glasses of candy cane soda sit on coasters on a red countertop. There are mini ornaments thrown around the countertop and a green tea towel in the background.

Candy Cane Soda (Peppermint Soda with Candy Cane Syrup)

Lindsey Neumayer
This candy cane soda recipe is a great way to use classic candy canes in a unexpected and inventive way! It's got the bright and fresh flavor of peppermint and the sparkling bubbles of soda pop!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Beverages
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 141 kcal

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Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ounce candy cane simple syrup
  • 10 ounces soda water can use club soda or seltzer water, do not use mineral water.
  • crushed candy canes optional
  • whipped cream optional
  • mini candy cane optional

Instructions
 

  • Prep + garnish glass. If garnishing your glass, dip the rim in candy cane syrup and give it a gentle shake. Dip the portion of the rim of the glass with syrup on it into crushed candy cane pieces. Allow it to dry so your garnish adheres to the rim.
  • Add ice to glass. Fill your preferred glass with ice.
  • Pour in syrup. Add candy cane simple syrup to the glass.
  • Add soda water. Fill the rest of the glass with unflavored soda water.
  • Top with whipped cream. Top with whipped cream, which is optional, but delicious.
  • Garnish + serve. Garnish with a mini candy cane. Serve immediately.

Notes

ℹ️ troubleshooting tips

  • use the right sparkling water – make sure to use plain soda water, sparkling water, or seltzer water. You can also use club soda in a pinch, but it can have a bit of saltiness to it because of added minerals. Avoid using sparkling mineral water.
  • start small with the syrup – I like to add just a bit less syrup than I think I’ll need, starting with a half ounce, or 1 TBSP. You can always add more syrup later, but it’s hard to dilute the flavor once it’s added.

⚖️ scaling tips

This recipe is perfect for scaling up for a party! You can even use a 2-liter of seltzer water to make your own soda for parties! Try printing your own custom soda pop labels for the bottles! Kids would love to pour themselves a glass of Rudolph’s Reindeer Pop!

♻️ customize your soda pop!

  • club soda – you can swap club soda for seltzer water or sparkling water with little to no effect on flavor. Club soda does have added minerals, which vary based on the brand available in grocery stores. If in doubt, check the nutrition facts label to see what added minerals are in your club soda!
  • add cream or milk, or ice cream float – add a splash of cream or milk, or a scoop of ice cream to this homemade soda for a delicious and seasonal ice cream float! Some flavors that would work well are vanilla, chocolate, or even coffee ice cream! 🍦
  • cocktail – wanna to spike your sodas? Add in an ounce or two of vodka, tequila, or silver rum for an adult beverage. Be sure to keep the booze away from the kids table, please!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 63mgPotassium: 47mgSugar: 13gVitamin A: 194IUCalcium: 44mgIron: 0.04mg
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Keyword: candy cane, holiday, peppermint, soda, winter