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Copycat Homemade Olipop Recipe

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Copycat Homemade Olipop Recipe

By Sandra · · Updated

This homemade soda takes inspiration from Olipop's fruity, fizzy flavor. It is a customizable drink, not a duplicate of the branded formula. Use food ingredients and adjust the sweetness and optional fiber to your taste.

4 servings·15 min

Recipe reviewed 29 Sep 2026. How we test recipes.

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WHAT YOU NEED

Ingredients

Servings4

METHOD

How to make it

  1. Make ginger tea: Steep the sliced ginger in 1/2 cup hot water for 5 minutes. Strain and refrigerate until cold.
  2. Mix the flavor: In a pitcher, stir the chilled ginger tea with fruit juice and lemon or lime juice. Add sweetener to taste.
  3. Add fiber if using: Dissolve 1 teaspoon inulin in a little cool water, then stir into the flavor mixture.
  4. Finish: Just before serving, pour in the chilled sparkling water and stir gently. Serve over ice.

Recipe notes

Fiber is optional; larger servings of inulin can cause gas or bloating. Use juice or culinary extracts labeled for food use, not aromatherapy essential oils.

More in this article 5 sections
  1. Tips:
  2. What to serve with
  3. Ingredients Substitutes
  4. Final Thoughts
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A glass of chilled copycat homemade olipop served with ice and garnished with a cherry

Homemade Olipop

Olipop makes flavored sparkling drinks. This homemade version uses sparkling water, ginger and fruit juice; its ingredients and nutrition depend on what you add.

Tips:

  • Experiment with Flavors: The beauty of making Olipop at home is the freedom to experiment with different botanicals and natural flavors. Don't be afraid to try out combinations until you find your perfect match.
  • Storage: Serve freshly mixed for the best fizz. Refrigerate the ginger and juice mixture separately and add sparkling water when serving.
  • Fiber Intake: The fiber is optional. Skip it if it upsets your stomach.
  • Carbonation: For an extra fizzy Olipop, add the carbonated water last, right before chilling, to preserve maximum carbonation.

What to serve with

This light, fruity soda suits casual food: a fruit platter, cheese and crackers, popcorn, veggie chips with hummus, or chicken or fish tacos. For a fruit base, try our passion fruit purée.

Ingredients Substitutes

A glass of chilled copycat homemade olipop fizzing on top and served with ice in it on a black background

Try another fruit juice or a splash of food-grade vanilla extract for a different flavor. Still water also works if you prefer no fizz. Taste before sweetening; juices vary considerably in sweetness. This copycat recipe does not claim the same fiber amount or nutrition as a bottled product.

Final Thoughts

This homemade soda is an easy way to experiment with fruit and ginger flavors. Adjust the sweetness to suit your taste.

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