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TO IMPRESS

22 Natural and Organic Recipes for Homemade

Fancy Sodas, Cocktails, Mocktails and More.
There’s only one thing better than

PRESSED TO IMPRESS
enjoying your favourite Soda Press
flavour, and that’s using it to come
up with your own creations.
From hand-crafted sodas, to
deliciously tempting cocktails
and more, our mixologist has
put together a range of exciting,
easy to follow recipes that will
inspire you to create and share
healthier drinks at home... with a
little help from your SodaStream.

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Some basic tips to help you
make quality sodas and
cocktails in the comfort of
your own home.

1. KEEP IT SIMPLE 3. KEEP IT CLASSY

When it comes to flavour Two simple ways to elevate any
combinations, less is usually more. drink above the ordinary are
With just a couple of flavours and through the glass and ice it’s
ingredients you can create some served with. It’s always great to
sensational drinks. Remember have a selection of fun glassware,
we’ve done most of the hard especially for cocktails. You can
work by getting the goodness easily vary the shape of ice you
into the bottle. use with any small containers and
ice-moulds around the kitchen,
or make crushed ice, using regular
2. KEEP IT COOL cubes and a food processor.
Smash and use instantly, or store
Our soda syrups and kombucha in batches in the freezer.
concentrates are pretty easy to
mix, but there are some things
you can do to help things along.
If you’re using a SodaStream,
always add cold water straight
from the fridge, filtered if
possible. Carbonating water
that’s around 3°C creates the
best sparkling effect. If you love
GETTING STARTED

bubbles, add some extra fizz to

your SodaStream, especially for
cocktails and mocktails.
 FIND YOUR FAVOURITES

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ORIGINAL GINGER ALE

12
PINK GRAPEFRUIT

16
OLD FA SHIONED LEMONADE

20
CLA SSIC INDIAN TONIC

24
BLONDE COLA

28
RA SPBERRY & MINT
32

BLUEBERRY & LIME

36

ELDERFLOWER
40

LEMON, LIME & BITTERS

44

KOMBUCHA ORIGINAL
48

KOMBUCHA PASSIONFRUIT & MANDARIN

 10 SODA WITH SPICE FANCY SODA
AND ALL THINGS NICE
A classic thirst quencher,
with vibrant citrus notes.
We use real ginger and
lemon juice to deliver a
refreshing, spice-of-the-
earth ginger ale. A perfect ROOT N’ TOOT
mixer for whiskey,
A simple recipe with plenty
bourbon and rum. of bite – the best drinks
should be savoured slowly.
Tangy ginger and bitter lime
create a wonderful com-
bination that will help you
make this long drink last.
IDEAL GLASS
High Ball

30mL Soda Press Co

Original Ginger Ale Soda Syrup
SodaStream Sparkling Water
Fresh Ginger
Limes

METHOD
Add fresh ginger, a squeeze of lime
and ice to a glass. Fill with sparkling
water and top with soda syrup.
Garnish with lime spiral.
GINGER ALE

TIP: Spice it up! Cut small fresh ginger pieces

and muddle with soda syrup in the base of a
glass before adding the rest of the ingredients.
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GINGER ALE
SPARK & STORMY
The classic dark and stormy,
with an even stormier kick.
Turning the tide on a much-
loved staple, a slice of lime
and a smashed chili add a hit of
heat and a touch of tart.
IDEAL GLASS
High Ball

30mL Soda Press Co

Original Ginger Ale Soda Syrup
30mL Gold Rum
15mL Lime Juice
SodaStream Sparkling Water
Lime Slices
Fresh Chilies

METHOD
Combine soda syrup, rum, lime juice
and slices in a glass with ice and stir.
Top with a dash of sparkling water.
Add fresh chili to taste.

MOCKTAIL
Pineapple, blood orange or pear
juice makes an excellent rum
substitute.

TIP: Rolling your limes on a hard surface

prior to slicing will soften the flesh and make
it easier to release the juices when squeezing. 13
 14 EMBRACE THE FANCY SODA
BITTERSWEET
Life is all about balance.
It’s a philosophy grapefruit
fans know all about.
Treading a fine line WHERE MY
between sweet and
tart, this pink performer
ROSEMARY GOES
conjures up all kinds of The sweet tang of grapefruit,
wonderful on its journey with warm herbaceous
across your taste buds. undertones. Sometimes you
can make even the simplest
It’s a refreshing way to pleasures noteworthy. Slices
keep your yin and yang of grapefruit and a sprig of
playing nicely together. rosemary add instant depth
to this tasty treat.
IDEAL GLASS
High Ball

45mL Soda Press Co

Pink Grapefruit Soda Syrup
SodaStream Sparkling Water
Pink Grapefruit Slices
Sprig of Rosemary

METHOD
Add 2 large pink grapefruit slices
to the inside of a glass and use
ice to hold in position. Fill with
sparkling water and top with soda
syrup. Garnish with a sprig of fresh
rosemary.
PINK GRAPEFRUIT

TIP: If rosemary is not to your taste, try

alternatives like sage, lemon thyme or basil.
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PINK GRAPEFRUIT
PINKY SPRITZ
Our twist on the classic Italian
aperitivo, the pink grapefruit
adds a tangy note that gives
it a summery lift. Perfect with
cheese and cold cuts, or just
the warm blush of a sunset.
IDEAL GLASS
Wine

30mL Soda Press Co

Pink Grapefruit Soda Syrup
45mL Aperol
90mL Prosecco
SodaStream Sparkling Water
Grapefruit Spiral Garnish

METHOD
Pour ingredients over ice and top
with sparkling water. Garnish with
grapefruit spirals or pieces.

MOCKTAIL
Substitute Aperol with fresh orange
juice and a dash of bitters. Top up
with a non-alcoholic sparkling wine.

TIP: Cava is a great alternative to prosecco,

as too are many other sparkling wines. 17
 18 FRESH LEMONS FANCY SODA
OLD RECIPE
Remember the last
time you had a great
lemonade? With lashings
of lemons, not heaps of
sugar, our award-winning
old fashioned lemonade GARDEN GROVE
harks back to more
Easy does it. Keep things
innocent times. refreshingly simple with a
classic old fashioned lemonade
and garnish for a touch of
refinement. One for glassware,
not plastic cups.
IDEAL GLASS
High Ball

45mL Soda Press Co

Old Fashioned Lemonade Soda Syrup
SodaStream Sparkling Water
Sliced Strawberries
Mint Leaves
Lemon Pieces

METHOD
Add strawberries, mint leaves and
lemon pieces with ice. Fill glass
OLD FA SHIONED LEMONADE

with sparkling water and top with

soda syrup.

TIP: Experiment with your

favourite fruits and botanicals.
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OLD FA SHIONED LEMONADE

THE BIG SQUEEZE
One for sharing with the
neighbourhood, but definitely
not available at lemonade
stands. This cheeky take on the
summer thirst-quencher adds
a kick of liquor, offset with a
healthy orchard of greens.
IDEAL GLASS
Large Jug + Sharing Glasses

150mL Soda Press Co

Old Fashioned Lemonade Soda Syrup
70mL Gin or Vodka
SodaStream Sparkling Water
Juice of 1 Lemon
Sliced Kiwifruit, Basil Leaves,
Cucumber Slices, Orange Wheels

METHOD
Add ingredients to jug and half fill
with ice. Pour in sparkling water and
stir through. Top up with more ice
if necessary.

MOCKTAIL
Swap the alcohol for cold-brewed
Earl Grey tea.

TIP: Try it with your favourite seasonal

fruits and herbs. For more intense
flavours, place in the fridge without ice,
for an hour before serving. 21
 22 BOTANICALLY SUPERIOR FANCY SODA

A quintessential tonic,
uplifting botanicals and
citrus blend with a bite of
natural quinine, sourced
from the fever tree.
Our clear organic tonic
syrup is made with
premium natural quinine FREE ‘N’ TINI
extracted from real A simple quencher with
cinchona bark, and a herbaceous notes. The simplest
touch of burnt bergamot recipe in the book, tonic, ice
peel. The result is an and a little garnish – this one’s
hard to get wrong, yet still
award-winning, ultra-dry
raises a smile. Cheers.
tonic with bark and bite.
IDEAL GLASS
Rocks

30mL Soda Press Co

Classic Indian Tonic Syrup
SodaStream Sparkling Water
Lemon Wedge
Lemon Thyme Sprig

METHOD
Add ice to a glass and pour sparkling
water and tonic syrup over ice.
Garnish with a sprig of lemon thyme.
CLA SSIC INDIAN TONIC

TIP: Lemon zest is an excellent

substitute for lemon thyme.
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CLA SSIC INDIAN TONIC

G ‘N’ TINI
A lemony ticket to a classic
G&T. Ditch the tumblers and
go high-end for this classy
version of the humble gin and
tonic. This one’s all about the
presentation, so get crafty with
the lemon slicer and make it
count.
IDEAL GLASS
Martini

15mL Soda Press Co

Classic Indian Tonic Syrup
60mL Gin
Lemon Spiral Garnish

METHOD
Add all ingredients to shaker with
ice. Shake vigorously and strain into
a martini glass. For added theatre,
garnish with spiralled lemon skin.

TIP: Pre-chill your martini glass for at least

10 minutes in the freezer – the colder, the better! 25
 26 COLA WITHOUT FANCY SODA
THE DARK SIDE
A cola with difference, our
blonde cola is low on sugar
and caffeine, and without
the sulphuric acid. Instead,
we present a naturally
flavoursome drop, that’s COLA BEAR
perfect on its own, or as
Straight from 50’s America,
a bright cocktail mixer. via your freezer, you can
Cola nuts, ginger, citrus, create the old-school diner
spices, rosemary and experience for yourself.
lavender blend to create Complete the look with
a cola of sophistication. roller skates, big hair and
a sassy wink.
IDEAL GLASS
Milkshake

60mL Soda Press Co

Blonde Cola Soda Syrup
SodaStream Sparkling Water
2 Scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream

METHOD
Add 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream
into a milkshake glass and fill slowly
with sparkling water to avoid over-
frothing. Pour soda syrup over ice
cream and serve.
BLONDE COLA
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BLONDE COLA
COMA COLA
The old fashioned gets with the
times in this lighter, zesty twist
that goes heavy on the flavours,
and gently on the sugars.
The result is a smooth sipper
that’s more dapper than dowdy,
and when you’re in the mood,
worth its weight in gold.
IDEAL GLASS
Old Fashioned or Double Rocks

15mL Soda Press Co

Blonde Cola Soda Syrup
60mL Dark Rum Syrup
4 Dashes Angostura Bitters
Orange Spiral Garnish

METHOD
Add all ingredients and ice to
a shaker or tall glass and stir
thoroughly. Strain into glass over ice
and garnish with orange spiral.

MOCKTAIL
Substitute rum with a ½ tbsp of
rum extract combined with apple
or pineapple juice.

TIP: With a smooth, even motion, roll the orange

around in your hand, cutting a strip of the peel
as you go. Roll the strip of peel into a spiral. 29
 30 SAY HELLO TO AN FANCY POPS
ENDLESS SUMMER
Don’t let the sun go
down on those summery
vibes. Bursting with the
goodness of organic
raspberry juice and
delicate mint extracts, PRESS POPS
this brisk, velvety syrup Enjoy summertime treats by
offers a refreshing the handful. Healthier than ice
reminder of everything cream, these popsicles are a
you love about summer, sure-fire summer winner and
a great way to quickly create a
all year round. memorable treat for guests.
IDEAL GLASS
Ice Block Mould

1 Part Soda Press Co

Raspberry & Mint Soda Syrup
4 Parts Still Water
Lime Juice
Raspberries
Mint Leaves

METHOD
Combine soda syrup, water and lime
together. Pour liquid into moulds
and place raspberries and mint as
you fill to ensure even distribution.
Freeze for several hours and serve.
RA SPBERRY & MINT

TIP: Experiment with your favourite

fruits and botanicals – anything goes!
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RA SPBERRY & MINT

RASPUTIN
Hard to resist, and ripe for
the picking, this berry fruity
tipple is sophisticated, yet
playful. The mint leaf adds
an instant hit of refreshment,
adding the perfect finish to
the raspberry tang.
IDEAL GLASS
Martini

15mL Soda Press Co

Raspberry & Mint Soda Syrup
45mL Vodka
Pink Grapefruit
Mint Leaf Garnish

METHOD
Add all ingredients to a shaker with
ice and shake for 10 seconds. Strain
into a martini glass.

MOCKTAIL
Switch the vodka for an equal
amount of cranberry juice.

TIP: Place the mint leaves in one hand and gently

smack it with the other — this warms up the mint
slightly and starts to extract the oils before you
use it to garnish your drink. 33
 34 SURRENDER TO FANCY SODA
THE SUBLIME
Whether you’re mixing,
or keeping it simple,
sometimes it pays to
go bold. The humble
blueberry may seem
like an unlikely hero, BERRY SLUSHIE
but when it dons a zesty This slushie is the healthier
cape of lime, you’ve way to dive headfirst into a
got a showstopper on fruity brain-freeze that puts
your hands. This award- a smile on your face and will
turn your lips blue, in more
winning creation opens ways than one.
with uplifting, crisp berry
IDEAL GLASS
notes, before delivering Dessert Bowl
a tart finish to seal the
Soda Press Co
deal, and keep you Blueberry & Lime Soda Syrup
coming back for more. Ice Cubes
Blueberries (or any of your
favourite berries)

METHOD
Add all ingredients to blender and
blend. Add more or less soda syrup
depending on taste preference.
Blend until the ice reaches desired
consistency and serve in a small
dessert bowl or tumbler.
BLUEBERRY & LIME

TIP: You can make slushies with any of our soda

syrups. Experiment with different fruits and herbs.
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BLUEBERRY & LIME

BERRIED TREASURE
A very berry cocktail with
earthy undertones. Some
flavours are born to go
together. There aren’t
many ways to improve on
the harmonious blend of
blueberries and lime, but the
pairing with rum, and a little
thyme, is a strong contender.
IDEAL GLASS
Coupette

30mL Soda Press Co

Blueberry & Lime Soda Syrup
45mL White Rum
3 Blueberries
Thyme
Lemon Spiral Garnish

METHOD
Add all ingredients including thyme
to a shaker with ice, cover and shake
for 10 seconds. Strain into a glass and
add a large cube of ice. Garnish with
a lemon spiral.

MOCKTAIL
Replace the rum with your favourite
juice – the great thing about
blueberry is that it blends easily
and never fights for attention.

TIP: Add egg white when you shake.

This will give your cocktail a rich, creamy
texture and a beautiful foamy cap. 37
 38 PACKING A FANCY SODA
DELICATE PUNCH
Elderflower is one of
those historic flavours
that after years of going
unloved, is seeing its
popularity blossom
globally. Fragrantly GREEN THUMB
floral, yet commanding Crisp, fresh, green and
a distinct presence, innocent, this big softie turns
this European flavour an afternoon refreshment
into something much more
is striking and charming
sophisticated, while helping
in equal measure. you perfect your cucumber
shaving skills.
IDEAL GLASS
High Ball

30mL Soda Press Co

Elderflower Soda Syrup
SodaStream Sparkling Water
Lemon Juice
Cucumber Slither Garnish

METHOD
Cut a long sliver of cucumber and
wrap it around the inside of the glass.
Squeeze in a dash of lemon juice and
carefully add ice. Fill with sparkling
water and top with soda syrup.
ELDERFLOWER

TIP: Use a high-quality peeler to create your

cucumber slithers. Ice helps to hold the
cucumber in place when pouring the drink.
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ELDERFLOWER
GRAN’S REMEDY
Enjoy the taste of a traditional
English summer, with this
crisp crowd-pleaser.
The delicate floral notes of
the elderflower soda syrup
blossom among the zesty
lemon and fresh apple flavours.
Keep it clean, or add some
kick with your favourite gin.
IDEAL GLASS
Pilsner or Collins

30mL Soda Press Co

Elderflower Soda Syrup
45mL Gin
15mL Lemon Juice
SodaStream Sparkling Water
Half a Granny Smith Apple
Apple Fan Garnish

METHOD
Dice half an apple into small pieces
and add to a shaker along with the
rest of the ingredients including ice.
Shake vigorously and strain into a
glass over ice. Top with a dash of
sparkling water and garnish with an
apple fan.

MOCKTAIL
Substitute gin with cloudy apple
juice or our original kombucha – it’s
the perfect match with elderflower.

TIP: Lay a cut apple piece on the flat side and

cut into equal thin slices, leaving them attached
at the base. Carefully fan out the apple slices. 41
 42 A CLASSIC WITH FANCY SODA
A BITTER TWIST
Lemon, lime and bitters
are a classic combo,
but bitters are one of
those things seemingly
shrouded in mystery.
Originating in Angostura ANKLE - BITER
in the Caribbean, their Let’s face it, bitters are
light blend of aromatic delicious, but they’re not
herbs and spices add always easy to get your hands
on. This classic lemon, lime and
a more delicate accent bitters recipe makes it easy to
to this classic zesty enjoy the taste, without having
soda syrup. to track down the bitters,
because we’ve already put
them in.
IDEAL GLASS
High Ball

30mL Soda Press Co

Lemon, Lime & Bitters Soda Syrup
SodaStream Sparkling Water
Lemon & Lime Wheels

METHOD
Fill the glass with ice and slide in
the citrus wheels. Add sparkling
water and then soda syrup. Top with
more ice if required.
LEMON, LIME & BITTER S
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LEMON, LIME & BITTER S

BITTER SWEET
SYMPHONY
The cheeky Russian cousin
to Brazil’s national drink, this
caipiroska inspired cocktail
offers a lighter version of
the mardi gras party starter,
without the extreme sugar rush.
IDEAL GLASS
Double Rocks

30mL Soda Press Co

Lemon, Lime & Bitters Soda Syrup
45mL Vodka
Lime Quarters

METHOD
In the glass, muddle lime quarters
with soda syrup and vodka to help
extract the natural oils. Fill with
crushed ice and mix with a spoon.

MOCKTAIL
Use extra lime and a dash of soda
syrup in place of the vodka. Top with
soda if you like a little fizz.

TIP: To crush ice, wrap ice cubes in a tea

towel and lightly smash with a rolling pin. 45
46 NO ORDINARY FANCY SODA
KOMBUCHA
The finest organic green
and black teas are slow-
brewed over 45 days, to
create a shelf-stable,
low sugar kombucha
with over 1 billion live MOVIN’ TO
probiotics per serve.
THE COUNTRY
With notes of crisp apple
and fresh peach, it’s Hero your kombucha, with a
refreshing as is, or add a slice or two of the south. Fresh
apple and peach make for a
shot of your favourite real taste of the country. Serve
Soda Press syrup for a to your city-slicker friends for a
whole new experience. flavour of life in the slow lane.
IDEAL GLASS
High Ball

45mL Soda Press Co

Original Kombucha Concentrate
SodaStream Sparkling Water
Apple Slices
Peach Slices

METHOD
Add fruits and fill with ice to top of
glass. Pour in sparkling soda and then
finish with kombucha concentrate.
ORIGINAL

TIP: Yes it smells a little different but

this is what real kombucha smells like.
Your stomach will thank you for it.
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ORIGINAL
HILLBILLY HIGHLIFE
A contemporary kombucha
take on the classic sour, exotic
garnishes like pineapple sage
leaf and slivers of fresh ginger
add tropical heat to a cocktail
that’s sure to keep the fires
burning, whether high in a
penthouse or drunk in a barn.
IDEAL GLASS
Martini

30mL Soda Press Co

Original Kombucha Concentrate
45mL Bourbon or Whiskey
15mL Lemon Juice
2 Slivers of Fresh Ginger
1 Sage Leaf

METHOD
Add all ingredients including sage to
a shaker with ice, cover and shake for
10 seconds. Strain into a martini glass
and garnish with a sage leaf.

MOCKTAIL
Switch the whiskey for fresh chunks
of cut watermelon – they’ll really
make the kombucha sing.

TIP: Give your cocktail a creamy texture

by adding egg white when you shake. 49
 50 ALIVE WITH THE FANCY SODA
TASTE OF SUMMER
Just like its siblings, this
kombucha is bursting
with life, 1 billion+ live
probiotics per serve to be
precise. This bright, fruity KOMBU - CHA - CHA
edition sings with the tang
of ripe mandarins and Kombucha with feeling. Perfect
if you’re a sucker for the tropics,
notes of sweet tropical
the hints of passionfruit in the
passionfruit. More than kombucha concentrate are
a toast to the tea bush, dialed up to the max with
this brew is an ode to a drizzle of heavenly
summer, and the months passionfruit pulp.
in between. IDEAL GLASS
High Ball

45mL Soda Press Co

Passionfruit & Mandarin
Kombucha Concentrate
SodaStream Sparkling Water
Passionfruit Pulp
Squeeze of Lime
Lime Twist Garnish

METHOD
Add ice, plenty of passionfruit pulp
PA SSIONFRUIT & MANDARIN

and a squeeze of lime to a glass.

Fill with sparkling water and top
with kombucha concentrate.

TIP: This drink is delicious with any tropical

fruit such as mangoes or pineapple.
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PA SSIONFRUIT & MANDARIN

RUMBLE IN
THE JUNGLE
When tea meets the tropics,
the result is surprisingly thirst-
quenching. Spiced rum and
kombucha make a formidable
pairing, while the cinnamon
adds a hint of the holidays from
the other side of summer.
IDEAL GLASS
Hurricane

30mL Soda Press Co

Passionfruit & Mandarin
Kombucha Concentrate
45mL Spiced Rum
30mL Lime Juice
4 Dashes of Bitters
Garnish with Cinnamon Quill,
Mint Sprig and Orange Slice

METHOD
Add ingredients into a shaker with
ice, cover and shake for 10 seconds.
Pour into a glass, top up with ice
and garnish.

MOCKTAIL
Pineapple juice is the perfect
tropical substitute for rum.

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innovation, we formed a collective of
smart and restless minds to produce
a premium organic alternative with
half the sugar whilst also being a
plastic-free, recyclable product.
With SodaStream we’re helping
make things a little better for you,
and a lot better for the planet.
FOUNDER: CAMERON ROMERIL

BETTER TASTE
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and kombucha concentrates
bursting with the real flavour of
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BETTER FOR YOU

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Certified Organic • Nothing Artificial
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