We are lucky to get our water from an artesian well and let me tell you, it's the best tasting water I've ever had. I never buy bottled water anymore, but I do love sparkling water (and the occasional soda) and up until now I've had to buy it from the store. I'm thrilled to create my own fizzy water at home!
Here is what I'm not so thrilled about - the syrups that come with the Sodastream. All of them contain sucralose, also known as Splenda. And a plethora of other cancer causing chemicals. Is it really that hard to create a healthy soda?
So off to Google I go, to search for a healthy syrup recipe. Let me just say, there are a lot of bloggers out there creating some great recipes and a lot of bloggers that don't have a clue what 'healthy' really means. Sigh. Someone actually created a syrup from Kool-Aid powder and tried to call it healthier than the Sodastream syrups. Um...no.
Then I cam across a great recipe using just fruits, herbs and honey. Simple, delish, and good for you. Provided that you are using organic fruits/herbs and raw, local honey. I had organic strawberries on hand and fresh mint that is somehow surviving in my severely neglected winter garden. Strawberry Mint syrup it is! I can't claim this recipe, so here is a link to the original creator:
http://www.theyummylife.com/Fruit_Herb_Honey_Syrups
If you like to add a little flavor to your fizzy water, try out the honey based syrup. I may even use the syrup to flavor an herbal or green tea. It's worth the little bit of effort to feel good about what goes into your body. Homemade, organic syrup for your Sodastream! No more nasty chemicals and a soda you can feel good about drinking!