What could be better than a cold refreshing drink on a hot summer day? And if this is grape soda, then she simply has no equal! In this article you will learn all about this unusual drink, and even learn how to cook it yourself.
Grape soda - what is it?
An unusual drink appeared on the shelves of domestic stores after the collapse of the USSR. Grape soda of the 90s was produced in cans under the brand name of the manufacturer Vimto. However, later identical drinks from Dr. Pepper and Crush.
According to consumers, the taste of grape soda was very rich and sweet. This drink perfectly refreshed in hot weather and was perfect for preparing a variety of fruit cocktails.
Composition
A carbonated drink certainly contains a fraction of the chemical components. Otherwise, its shelf life will be no more than twenty-four hours. Manufacturers used sodium benzoate as a preservative . To improve the taste and aroma, citric and tartaric acid, corn syrup and flavorings were added. And to add color, food colors E-129 and E-133 were used.
It can be concluded that the drink has little to do with grapes. After all, the desired taste and aroma were achieved by adding appropriate sweeteners and coloring substances.
We prepare grape soda at home
If you prefer exclusively natural drinks, then try to prepare the famous soda yourself. To do this, you need 200 grams of ripe grapes of any variety, 500 ml of sparkling water and 1-2 teaspoons of sugar. The last ingredient can be added to your liking.
From grapes you need to get juice. To do this, knead it with your hands or a blender. The resulting mass must be filtered through a fine sieve or gauze. Mix grape juice with sparkling water and sugar. Leave the drink in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Homemade grape soda goes well with lemon. Therefore, before serving, you can add 0.5 teaspoon of lemon juice. And on especially hot days, you can put a few ice cubes in a glass.
Grape soda is a delicious refreshing drink that will be a great alternative to store drinks. But remember that you can store it in the refrigerator for no more than twenty-four hours. After this time, the grapes will begin to ferment, the taste of the drink will deteriorate.