Quick Sweet Corn Soda Recipe

Quick Sweet Corn Soda

Originally published August 30, 2013. Updated on 3/18/2021

This sweet corn soda is easy to make, cooking up in just minutes - no fermentation or special equipment needed! Try the cream soda variation!

If you haven't already purchased your copy of my latest cookbook - "Sweet Corn Spectacular" - you may be surprised to hear that there is a whole section of the book dedicated to not only condiments, but BEVERAGES as well!

(Update: Sweet Corn Spectacular has been completely redone, and is now Maize Craze. It's available directly through our site, through Amazon, and through most major booksellers!)

Yes, beverages. Not only can you make various sauces, chutneys, and jellies from corn, you can drink it too.

Included are a couple of different corn liqueur recipes, a corn cob wine recipe, a hot South American corn beverage, and two recipes for soda - one traditionally brewed, and one "quick".

Today, I'd like to share my recipe for quick sweet corn soda with you.

Quick Sweet Corn Soda

While the traditional brewed recipe involves yeast, fermentation, and you know... WAITING... this corn soda is easy to make, cooking up in just minutes.

It's also very versatile.

With this syrup, you can make basic corn soda, corn cream soda, run it through a soda machine, or just enjoy it as a quick soda mix, a little at a time.

You can also use it in place of heavy simple syrup in craft cocktail design!

Whatever direction you go with it, enjoy!

How to Use This Sweet Corn Soda Recipe

Basic

Measure about 3 tablespoons soda syrup into a tall glass, top with carbonated or seltzer water, and stir gently to combine.

Soda Machines

You can use this in soda machines just as you would store-bought syrups.

Force Carbonate

To force carbonate, if you have the equipment:

Make 6–8 batches syrup for 5-gallon keg. Top with distilled water.

Seal off keg and carbonate according to your set up.

Corn Cream Soda

You can make an American style* cream soda with this syrup.

Just add 1 tablespoon vanilla extract to cooled syrup before storing, stirring well to combine.

* American cream soda is generally vanilla flavoured... as opposed to Canadian, which tends to be more fruity or candy flavoured, IMHO.

This recipe is one of many spectacular sweet corn recipes featured in my cookbook, Maize Craze. It’s available here on my website, through Amazon, or through any major bookseller.

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Quick Sweet Corn Soda

While the traditional brewed recipe involves yeast, fermentation, and you know… WAITING… this corn soda is easy to make, cooking up in just minutes.

It’s also very versatile. With this syrup, you can make basic corn soda, corn cream soda, run it through a soda machine, or just enjoy it as a quick soda mix, a little at a time. You can also use it in place of heavy simple syrup in craft cocktail design!

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Steeping Time10 minutes mins

Total Time40 minutes mins

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: 12 - 3 Cups of Syrup

Calories: 148kcal

Author: Marie Porter

Ingredients

• 3 Ears Fresh Corn husks removed
• 1 ½ cups Water
• 2 cups Granulated Sugar
• Carbonated or Seltzer Water

Instructions

• Using a sharp knife, carefully cut kernels off the ears of corn. Add kernels to a food processor or blender along with the water. Process until corn is pureed.
• Transfer corn puree to a medium saucepan. Over medium heat, cook mixture until almost boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce heat, and simmer for 5 more minutes. Remove from heat, and allow to steep for 10 minutes.
• Strain corn mixture through a wire sieve into a clean bowl. Rinse pot and sieve with cool water. Line sieve with at least 3 layers of cheesecloth, and strain corn liquid through cheesecloth back into the pot.
• Add sugar to corn liquid. Cook over medium heat, stirring until completely dissolved. Remove from heat, and cool to room temperature. Transfer syrup to a clean bottle or jar, cover, and store in fridge for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

To use:

• Measure about 3 tablespoons soda syrup into a tall glass, top with carbonated or seltzer water, and stir gently to combine.

• Use in soda machines just as you would store-bought syrups.

• To force carbonate, if you have the equipment: make 6–8 batches syrup for 5-gallon keg. Top with distilled water. Seal off keg and carbonate according to your set up.

For Corn Cream Soda: Add 1 tablespoon vanilla extract to cooled syrup before storing, stirring well to combine.

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg

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