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Refreshing Vietnamese Lemon Soda Chanh Muối Salted Lemon Fizz

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A simple and refreshing Vietnamese lemon soda featuring a unique salted lemon syrup that balances salty, sweet, and tart flavors with sparkling water for a perfect fizz.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 salted lemons (chanh muối), rinsed and finely chopped
  • 1 cup (200g) sugar
  • 1 cup (240ml) water
  • 2 fresh lemons, juiced (about 1/4 cup or 60ml lemon juice)
  • 1 cup (240ml) sparkling water or club soda, chilled
  • Ice cubes
  • Optional: fresh mint or basil for garnish
  • Optional: honey or agave syrup as sweetener substitute

Instructions

  1. Rinse 3-4 salted lemons under cold water to remove excess salt. Finely chop the lemons including skins.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine chopped salted lemons, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Simmer for about 8 minutes until sugar dissolves completely and mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool.
  4. While syrup cools, juice 2 fresh lemons to yield about 1/4 cup lemon juice. Remove seeds.
  5. In a tall glass or pitcher, add 2 tablespoons of chilled salted lemon syrup and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice.
  6. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  7. Slowly pour 1 cup sparkling water over the ice and gently stir to combine.
  8. Taste and adjust by adding more syrup or lemon juice if desired.
  9. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint or basil if desired.

Notes

Rinse salted lemons well to balance saltiness. Pour sparkling water slowly to preserve fizz. Syrup can be stored in the fridge up to 2 weeks. Adjust sweetness to taste. Optional herbal garnishes add aromatic lift. For a party, multiply ingredients and mix in a large pitcher.

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Keywords: Vietnamese lemon soda, chanh muối, salted lemon fizz, refreshing drink, sparkling lemon soda, homemade soda, salted lemon syrup

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