Guaraná Refresco

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Measure all ingredients. If your guaraná extract is powdered, make sure it is finely ground so it dissolves evenly. Place two serving glasses in the freezer while you prepare the syrup for an extra-cold drink.

2. 2

   Make the guaraná syrup: in a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, guaraná extract, and citric acid. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, just until the sugar fully dissolves and the liquid looks uniform; do not boil hard, as prolonged boiling can dull the fresh aroma.

3. 3

   Remove from the heat and let the syrup cool for about 2 minutes. It should be smooth, lightly amber, and fully free of visible sugar crystals.

4. 4

   Fill the chilled glasses with ice cubes. Divide the guaraná syrup evenly between the two glasses.

5. 5

   Top each glass with cold sparkling water, pouring slowly to preserve the bubbles. Stir gently once or twice, just enough to combine, then serve immediately while fizzy and cold.

Nutrition per serving

Notes

• •For a sweeter, more soda-like drink, use the full syrup amount as written; for a lighter refresco, use only three-quarters of the syrup and save the rest for another glass.
• •If you want a flatter, more traditional homemade soft drink style, replace sparkling water with very cold still water.
• •Store leftover syrup in a clean jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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