# Homemade Citrus Sodas This DIY Orange Pop Recipe Tastes Better Than the Store Bought Version By M | Published 2014-08-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-pop References: [food52](http://food52.com/blog/11029-how-to-make-orange-soda-at-home) & [food52](http://food52.com/) If you like to drink orange pop but wish you had a [healthier alternative for the sugar-filled drink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suja-life), why not try making this homemade version put together by food blog Food 52. This DIY recipe cuts down a significant amount of the sugar without compromising delicious citrus taste. To make this [homemade orange soda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanpellegrino-zero-added-sugar) begin by juicing four oranges and one lime. Add the juice to a put along with a [cup of sugar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordans-skinny-mixes-soda-collection) and the zest of each of the fruits. Boil the mixture and strain the pulp and zest out using a mesh strainer. Place the liquid in a fridge to cool. Once cold, you can add the orange drink to a glass filled with ice cubes and lemon-flavored seltzer water and enjoy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Healthier Beverage Alternatives:** Creating homemade versions of popular drinks reduces sugar content and provides a healthier choice for consumers. - **DIY Food and Beverage:** The trend of making homemade sodas and beverages allows individuals to have more control over ingredients and customize flavors. - **Sugar Reduction:** Reducing sugar levels in traditional beverages, such as citrus sodas, is a trend in response to increasing consumer demand for healthier options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore opportunities for offering healthier, customizable beverage alternatives and promoting homemade DIY recipes. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can capitalize on the trend of sugar reduction and promote homemade alternatives as part of a healthier lifestyle. - **Home Appliance:** The home appliance industry can innovate by developing specialized equipment that simplifies the process of making homemade sodas and beverages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Health-Conscious Soda Libations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppi-2.md) - [Prebiotic Blood Orange Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remedy-sodaly-blood-orange.md) - [Naturally Sweetened Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naturally-sweetened-sodas.md) - [Zesty Orange Kombuchas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kombuchas.md) - [Fruit Juice-Sweetened Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spindrift-1.md) - [Refreshing Orange-Infused Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-orange-cream.md) - [Citrusy Gut-Friendly Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-lime.md) - [Juicy Better-for-You Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spindrift-soda.md) - [Real Fruit Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-fruit-soda.md)