A Vietnamese Favorite

December 31st, 2009

My mom used to make this drink all the time when I was much younger. (I am, sadly enough, much older now.) I think the name for it is Soda Chanh or Nuoc Chanh. I am not sure because my Vietnamese is disgracefully non-existent. This is my version. If you want a more authentic rendition, go to a Vietnamese restaurant and see if it is on the menu. Otherwise, follow the recipe below. Enjoy.

Recipe: Limeade Soda

Serves 1

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice

1 tablespoon sugar

Lime seltzer water

  • Pour lime juice into juice glass.
  • Add sugar and stir until fully dissolved.
  • Add seltzer water and stir to combine.

Note: I like to add a rim of sugar along the glass. Rub a lime wedge around the rim and dip the glass into sugar. Let it sit for a few minutes to harden. You can also add the lime wedge to the drink for added decoration. How lovely…

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