Sure, a bottle of soda makes for a delicious treat all on its own — but have you ever tried incorporating it into your favorite dessert recipes? Adding fruity soda to cakes, ice pops and floats can work wonders when it comes to enhancing the flavor and color of your kitchen creations. Read on to discover some tasty, imaginative and refreshing recipes that contain fruit soda as a main ingredient.
Jarritos Strawberry Cream Pie
This rich, indulgent, frozen and fruity strawberry cream pie will be a huge hit at your next pool party or barbeque.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. heavy cream, plus more for topping
- 1 bottle Jarritos strawberry soda
- 4 oz. milk
- 1 pack vanilla instant pudding
- Sliced strawberries
- Frozen pie crust
Directions
Whip 8 oz. heavy cream by hand or with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mix together soda, milk and vanilla pudding in a separate bowl. Add whipped cream to bowl and thoroughly mix. Pour filling into pie crust and freeze for 4 hours. Top with additional whipped cream and sliced strawberries.
Fizzy, Fruity Ice Cream Floats
Whipping up a frosty dessert is a snap with this endlessly riffable recipe for ice cream and fruit soda floats. If you’re planning a party, set out a range of soft drink flavors and float toppings so that guests can mix and match different colors and tastes to their heart’s content.
Ingredients
- A variety of soft drink flavors, such as strawberry, pineapple, fruit punch or mango
- Cajeta (Mexican caramel sauce)
- Vanilla ice cream
- Toppings, such as fresh fruit, whipped cream, sprinkles, chocolate sauce or more cajeta
Directions
Pour cajeta syrup into the bottom of a tall glass and add two large scoops of vanilla ice cream. Let guests pour their favorite fruit-flavored soft drinks into their glasses and finish with their favorite toppings. Insert straws and enjoy!
Pineapple Soda Cake
Perfect for last-minute potlucks or whenever you’re simply craving something fruity and sweet, this yummy dessert can be made with different cake mixes and soda flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple soda, room temperature
- 4 eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
Frosting
- 8 oz. container of whipped topping
- 8 oz. can crushed pineapple in juice, drained
- 3.4 oz. vanilla pudding mix
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 9-inch bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, oil and pineapple soda. Whisk until smooth. Pour mix into prepared Bundt pan. Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool for 30 minutes in bundt pan then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
In a large bowl, combine whipped topping, vanilla pudding mix and crushed pineapple. Stir with a wooden spoon until all ingredients have combined. Spread frosting evenly on cake. Slice and enjoy!
Pineapple and Watermelon Paletas
The extra time and effort that go into making these colorful, layered ice pops is so worth it. They’re like summer on a stick!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut milk (canned)
- 1/2 cup pineapple soda
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2/3 cup fresh pineapple, chopped into small pieces
- 3/4 cup seedless watermelon, pureed (start with 1 1/4 cup diced watermelon)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
Mix coconut milk to combine the separated cream and liquid in the can. Pour 1/2 cup of coconut milk into a liquid measuring cup or small bowl and gently whisk in pineapple soda. Set aside.
Puree 1 1/4 cups diced watermelon in a food processor or blender. Pour into a separate bowl and add 2 tablespoons sugar and lemon juice. Finely chop fresh pineapple into small chunks.
To assemble ice pops, pour 2 tablespoons of the pineapple-coconut mixture into six popsicle molds, followed by 1 tablespoon of fresh pineapple. Place in the freezer for 20 minutes and insert a wooden craft stick into each of the molds.
After the first 20 minutes, add 3 tablespoons of watermelon puree to the ice pops. It’s OK if the two flavors blend a little. Freeze for another 20 minutes.
Lastly, add 1 additional tablespoon pineapple-coconut mixture and remaining fresh pineapple to the pops and freeze for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Run pops under warm water to release from molds and serve.
Jarritos Fruit Pops
If you’re looking for a simpler frozen treat, try these Jarritos fruit pops that come together in a snap. If you can get your hands on chamoy sauce — a Mexican condiment that is often used as a dip for fresh fruit — this is an excellent opportunity to use it!
Ingredients
- 1 pound blended fruit of your choice
- 1 bottle of Jarritos soda in the flavor of your choice
- Lime juice, chamoy and chile powder to taste
Directions
Pour fruit and Jarritos soda into plastic cups and mix. Place a spoon in the center of each cup to use as a handle and freeze. One frozen, remove ice pops from the cups and add lime juice, chamoy and chile powder to the cup. Dip pops into the cups and enjoy.
Cake Mix Berry Soda
The genius of this recipe is that you can use just about any cake mix, fruit or soda you happen to have on hand — experiment with different combinations until you find your favorites.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 24 oz. frozen fruit of your choice
- 18 oz. lime soda
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9”x13” baking dish. Layer frozen fruit evenly across the bottom of baking dish. Pour dry cake mix on top of fruit, but do not mix. Pour soda on top of dry mix. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until nicely browned. Let cake cool for 15-20 minutes before serving.
So who’s ready for dessert? Creating all of these delicious recipes and more is easy with the flavors of Jarritos. Mexico’s most popular soft drink maker is also one of the world’s leading companies when it comes to creating unique fruit-based flavors using 100 percent real sugar. Let Jarritos’ super-good sodas add a fruity flair to your favorite sweet treats!
Find even more recipes at Jarritos’ Pinterest page, and visit their website to find a retailer near you who stocks Jarritos on their shelves.
We hold this truth to be self-evident: Everyone loves a cold, refreshing beverage. Whether you require relief on a sweltering summer day, or your thirst needs quenching after hours spent playing in the snow, nothing tastes better than a naturally sweetened soda or chilled agua fresca.
Unfortunately, sometimes little inconveniences can interfere with these drinks hitting the spot as they should. That’s why we’re offering a few tips and tricks to guarantee your optimal sipping experience. Keep reading to discover some clever drink hacks — and to establish your reputation as beverage MacGyver.
Open a bottle without an opener
If you ever find yourself needing to crack open a cold one but don’t have a bottle opener handy, get ready to impress. Various household objects can help you vanquish even the crimp-iest of bottle caps, all while wowing any onlookers.
No church key? No problem. you can use a sturdy spoon to knock off the cap. Firmly grasp the bottle’s neck near the top and wedge the bottom of the spoon between your index finger and the cap. Then, wedge the free end of the spoon down with your other hand.
Everybody knows paper beats rock. But did you know that it also beats bottle caps? Take a dollar bill, fold it in half vertically, then roll it as tightly as you possibly can. Place the bent edge against the bottom of the bottle cap and push upwards. Just like that, you’ll earn yourself the title “life of the party.”
Chill drinks quickly
There are few feelings worse than being hit with a craving for a frosty beverage and discovering that you only have room-temperature bottles and cans sitting in the pantry. But fear not. Thanks to a bit of basic chemistry, you can quickly cool your drinks without resorting to pouring them over ice — and waiting.
First, fill a large bowl with as much water and ice as you can. Next, add salt. You will need more than a pinch, however. Think here in terms of tablespoons and cups. Finally, submerge the drinks you want to chill as deeply as you can, making sure that they don’t crowd together. The key is to allow enough icy water to circulate around each bottle or can. In as few as five minutes, you should be ready to enjoy your cold drink.
How does this work? Salt lowers the freezing point of water, meaning the temperature of the liquid in your bowl (or cooler) can drop substantially without turning into a solid block of ice. Three cheers for science!
If you happen to be out of salt, all is not lost. Completely wrap a bottle in a wet paper towel. Stick said bottle in the freezer for fifteen minutes, then remove it. At this point, it should be cool enough to enjoy to its last drop. Just make sure you set a timer. Bottles and cans can explode if they sit in the freezer for too long, and a blown-out drink is the ultimate party foul.
Up your ice game
If you really want to get the most from your drinks, you probably need to level up in your ice game. The cubes churned out by your freezer’s ice maker or standard trays can certainly cool beverages, but they tend to melt quickly, watering down your drink of choice.
Luckily, it’s possible to head this scenario off at the pass in a couple of ways. First, you can use larger ice molds. The increased surface area claimed by big ice cubes significantly slows their melting.
Another option is whiskey stones. These reusable cubes are made of odorless, tasteless soapstone. Just put them in the freezer for several hours and they’ll be ready to go. Your beverage will stay frosty with absolutely no dilution.
Finally, if you’re pouring a fruity drink, you can always freeze fruit and drop it into a glass first. Whole strawberries, tangerine slices and pineapple chunks are all great choices, depending on the flavor combo you want to pull off.
Make the most of flat soda
Letting a bottle of soda sit for a prolonged period of time with its cap off is a recipe for disappointment. Alas, poor carbonation, we knew you well. But a lack of fizz need not be a source of fretting. Flat soda still has something to offer.
For one thing, you can turn your de-carbonated drink into ice cubes so you won’t have a watered-down experience next time you crave a super-cold soda.
Flat soda also takes well to heat. Soda that’s lost its bubbles hasn’t given up all of its acidic compounds. When braising or slow-cooking meat — especially brisket, pork roast or a whole chicken — those ingredients still bring flavor and tenderizing action to the table.
You don’t even have to be a culinary genius to get some use out of this concoction. Flat soda can give you a green thumb. The next time you water your houseplants, add a few drops of the stuff. Your flora will really pop thanks to the extra dose of sugar soda delivers.
Wine charms aren’t just for wine
It’s happened to each of us: You’re at a party, and you put your drink down for a split second. When you return to pick it up, half-a-dozen other drinks have appeared on the same table, and you have no idea which one is yours. Do you risk taking a swig from what could be a random bottle?
Ultimately, that’s a decision only you can make. However, you can avoid these situations entirely by utilizing wine charms. Just place one of these accessories around the rim of your bottle. You’ll never question which drink belongs to you. Plus, you’ll probably receive compliments on your choice of beverage bling.
Searching for your next favorite soda? Jarritos is Mexico’s most famous maker of soft drinks. They also happen to be one of the world’s leading companies when it comes to creating unique — and uniquely palate-delighting — fruit-based sodas. Jarritos’ super-good beverages are sure to enliven your next gathering, no matter what the occasion. Visit their website today see where you can find Jarritos’ most popular flavors at a store near you.
Glass soda bottles: Back in the day, you used to be able to return them for a deposit. Then it became common practice to recycle them. But why not take it a step further and upcycle your glass bottles by turning them into a creative crafting project?
The next time you’re tempted to toss that empty soda bottle in the recycling bin, hit pause and try one of these eight techniques for extending its usefulness — and its life. You might be surprised at all the creative things you can make with a little handiwork, ingenuity and inspiration.
1. Rolling pin
No rolling pin? No problem. Just grab an empty bottle and use it to roll out dough for your next baking project. It’s a good idea to put the dough between sheets of wax paper or plastic wrap before rolling to keep it from sticking to the bottle. Chilling the bottle first will also help.
2. Vase
It’s easy to repurpose old soda bottles into charming vases for your favorite flowers. You can put as much (or as little) creativity into this project as you like. It requires zero effort to use the bottle just as it is — or you may choose to paint the outside, swirl paint inside for a Venetian glass effect, or wrap the bottle with string or ribbon using a hot glue gun. The result will be a unique, handmade home accessory that will instantly liven up any space.
3. Bottle tree
Add some offbeat yard art to your landscaping by creating a kaleidoscopic bottle tree. There are many fascinating ways to arrange bottles on real trees or specially built bottle tree frames. You can find inspiration and project instructions on both Pinterest and the HGTV website.
4. Bottle vase centerpiece
If a single soda bottle makes a good vase, a six-pack can make an even better one! There’s a lot to love about a handcrafted bottle vase centerpiece. It’s easy to make, can be used indoors or out, and the flora in the vases can be switched out as the seasons change. Find instructions for this project here. Pro tip: Have the wood pre-cut at the hardware store to save on time, effort and the number of tools you’ll need.
5. Votive candle holders
There are a couple of ways to tackle this eye-catching project for glass bottle votives. You can cut off the top of the bottle and place a tea light inside, or cut off the bottom of the bottle and place the remaining form over the candle. You can find some instructions for the latter technique here.
6. Bottle bell wind chime
Wind chimes can bring a touch of zen to any patio or backyard space. You can make your own natural music using an empty glass bottle, and this tutorial will show you how.
7. Drinking glasses
Tell the tumblers in the cabinet to move over, because your new favorite drinking glasses — handmade out of upcycled soda bottles — are moving in! While there may be a bit of a learning curve to this undertaking, the results are so worth it. The trick is to be sure to smooth out the rims thoroughly. Here’s how to do it.
8. Bottle chandelier
You’ll find plenty of designs for chandeliers made of recycled bottles online. What most of them have in common are bottles with the bottoms cut out, lights strung inside and a wood or metal holder to suspend them from the ceiling. Given that this project involves both glass cutting and some minor electrical work, it’s best tackled by crafting experts, but the outcome is absolutely stunning. Learn how to make your own here.
If you’re looking for some attractive glass bottles to use in your next crafting project, check out Jarritos, Mexico’s No. 1 soft drink brand. Not only are Jarritos bottles beautiful to look at, but they also happen to contain unique — and uniquely palate-delighting — fruit-based sodas. Jarritos’ super-good beverages are sure to satisfy both your taste buds and your creativity. Visit their website today to see where you can find Jarritos’ most popular flavors at a store near you.
Whether you typically wish friends and family “Happy New Year!” or “¡Próspero Año Nuevo!” chances are you’re headed to or hosting some kind of celebration come Dec. 31. If you don’t actually get a kick from champagne — or you find the notion of selecting a good bottle of the stuff overwhelming — try kicking off 2019 by expanding your party beverage options.
These recipes aren’t just fun, imaginative and refreshing. They’re also family-friendly and road-safe, as they contain no alcohol. Nevertheless, we promise: they look and taste just as festive as the real things.
Tamarind Mocktail Mule
This Latin twist on the enduringly popular Moscow Mule gets a tart and mildly sweet spin from tamarind, a fruit that also plays a starring role in Southeast Asian and African cuisines.
Ingredients
- 3 ouncestamarind soda.
- 2 ounces non-alcoholic ginger beer (it’s just stronger than ginger ale).
- 1/2 ounce mint syrup.
- Crushed ice.
- Fresh sage or mint leaf.
Directions
In a cocktail shaker, combine the tamarind soda, ginger beer and mint syrup. Stir to mix, then pour the contents into a copper mug filled with crushed ice. If your cupboards are bare of copper, an Old Fashioned glass or short tumbler will do. Garnish your Mocktail Mule with fresh sage leaf or mint, then sip and enjoy!
Mango and Ginger Mocktail
Fresh and fruity with a mango twist, this fun mocktail can be dressed up with edible flowers such as hibiscus, marigolds (calendula) or violets.
Ingredients
- 3 ouncestamarind soda.
- 2 ounces non-alcoholic ginger beer (it’s just stronger than ginger ale).
- 2 ounces non-alcoholic ginger beer (it’s just stronger than ginger ale).
- 1/2 ounce mint syrup.
- Crushed ice.
- Fresh sage or mint leaf.
Directions
Just before serving, mix the ginger ale, mango soda and lemon juice in a large pitcher. Pour into tall (or Collins) glasses filled with ice and garnish with lemon slices.
>Pineapple Virgin Mojito
This refreshing recipe skips the usual rum to create a delicious booze-free blend.
Ingredients
- 12 fresh mint leaves.
- 3 ounces pineapple soda.
- 1/2 ounce lemon juice.
- 1/2 ounce lime juice.
- 3/4 ounce sugar syrup.
- Splash of club soda or sparkling water.
Directions
Pour the lemon juice, lime juice and sugar in a Collins glass. Add the mint and the crushed ice. Stir. Finally, splash in the apple soda and club soda, then stir again. Serve; straws optional.
The Cantarito
A cousin of the Paloma and a favorite all across Mexico, the Cantarito can be made with tonic water or ginger ale instead of tequila.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces grapefruit soda (or enough to fill a tall glass).
- 1 1/2 ounces tonic water or ginger ale.
- 1/2 ounce lime juice.
- 1/2 ounce lemon juice.
- 1/2 ounce orange juice.
- Garnish: lemon, lime, and orange wedges.
Directions
Fill a Collins glass with ice and add the citrus juices. Top off with grapefruit soda. Garnish with fruit wedges. If you want an even more authentic Cantarito experience, rim the glass with salt before mixing up your mocktail.
Guava Citrus Sparkler
Thus Cuban-inspired concoction is slightly sweet, fresh, fruity, and plenty bubbly — what more could you ask for in a New Year’s Eve mocktail?
Ingredients
- 6 ounces club soda or flavored sparkling water.
- 4 ounces guava soda.
- Lime wedge.
- Lemon wedge.
- Rosemary or thyme and grapefruit wedge for garnish.
- Splash of simple syrup (optional).
Directions
Pour the grapefruit soda into a tall glass, then squeeze in lime and lemon juice using the wedges. Top off the mixture with club soda or sparkling water, stir to combine and add a few ice cubes. Add a splash of simple syrup, if desired. Add the garnish and serve.
Angelina (Mexican Shirley Temple)
The classic mocktail, this Mexican version of a Shirley Temple is made with orange and lime rather than the traditional lemon-lime soda.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces club soda.
- 2 ounces orange soda.
- 2 teaspoons grenadine.
- 1 tablespoon lime juice.
- 6 ice cubes.
- 1 lime wedge.
Directions
Pour the club soda, lime juice, orange juice, and grenadine over ice and stir. Garnish with lime wedge.
Feeling inspired yet? Get your New Year’s mix on with Jarritos. Mexico’s most popular maker of soft drinks is also one of the world’s leading companies when it comes to creating unique, and uniquely palate-delighting, fruit-based flavors. Jarritos’ super-good sodas are sure to enliven your next gathering, no matter what the occasion.
Find even more mocktail recipes at Jarritos’Pinterest page, and visit their website to find a retailer near you who stocks Jarritos on their shelves.