The Ultimate Pomelo Soda Recipe for High-End Cocktails

Pomelo soda: what it is

Clarified pomelo soda is a house-made citrus mixer built from pomelo juice, lime, sugar, and a measured acid blend, then fine-filtered for a clean, bright pour and built for carbonation.

The point is not novelty. The point is control: consistent acidity, clearer aromatics, and repeatable fizz for highballs and zero-proof serves.

Why It Matters (for bartenders and drinkers)

For bartenders, this soda behaves like a system, not a one-off juice mix. The acidity is measured, sweetness is defined, and filtration reduces solids that trigger foaming and unstable carbonation.

For drinkers, the experience is cleaner and more “adult”: bright citrus oils, delicate bitterness, and crisp refreshment without pulpiness or a heavy finish.

Ingredients / Components

Formula (Batch: 700 ml / 23.67 oz)

Juices and water

• 340 ml (11.5 oz) fresh pomelo juice (strained, no pulp)

• 55 ml (1.9 oz) fresh lime juice

• 255 ml (8.6 oz) filtered water

Sweetness

• 40 g (1.4 oz) white sugar

Zest for aroma

• 1 g (0.04 oz) lime zest (colored part only, no pith)

Acid blend

• 1.5 g (0.05 oz) citric acid

• 0.4 g (0.01 oz) malic acid

• 0.6 g (0.02 oz) ascorbic acid

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