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A homemade take on the classic New England soda, famous for its unique bittersweet flavor from gentian root. This copycat recipe captures the nostalgic taste that has been a regional favorite for over a century, balancing bitterness with a hint of wintergreen and vanilla.
Prepare the Syrup Base
Infuse the Flavors
Cool and Finish the Syrup
A homemade take on the classic New England soda, famous for its unique bittersweet flavor from gentian root. This copycat recipe captures the nostalgic taste that has been a regional favorite for over a century, balancing bitterness with a hint of wintergreen and vanilla.
This new_england recipe takes 85 minutes to prepare and yields 8 servings. At 102.39 calories per serving with 0g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for beverage.
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Assemble and Serve
Add a small amount of licorice root extract or star anise to the syrup during the simmering phase for a more complex, old-fashioned flavor profile.
Infuse the syrup with a strip of orange or lemon zest while it simmers to add a bright, citrusy note that complements the bitterness.
For a different flavor profile, try replacing half of the granulated sugar with brown sugar or maple syrup. Note that this will alter the final taste.
As a beverage, Moxie soda contributes to your daily fluid intake, which is essential for overall bodily functions, including temperature regulation and nutrient transport.
Gentian root, the key ingredient, has a long history in herbal traditions as a digestive bitter, believed to stimulate appetite and aid digestion. While the amount in the soda is for flavor, it connects to this historical use.
Each 12-ounce serving, made with 1.5 tablespoons of syrup, contains approximately 100-110 calories, almost entirely from the sugar in the syrup.
Like most sodas, this homemade Moxie is a sugary beverage and should be considered a treat. It is high in sugar and does not offer significant nutritional benefits. However, making it at home allows you to control the sugar content.
Food-grade gentian root extract can typically be found online, at specialty herb shops, or in stores that sell cocktail bitters and supplies. Ensure the product is explicitly labeled as safe for consumption.
You can experiment with other sweeteners like maple syrup, honey, or agave, but they will change the flavor profile. Sugar-free substitutes may also work, but the syrup's consistency might be thinner.
When stored in a sterilized, airtight container in the refrigerator, the Moxie syrup will last for up to 3 weeks.
Commercial sodas often use caramel color for a deep, consistent brown hue. You can achieve a darker color by using a darker molasses or adding a few drops of natural caramel food coloring to your syrup.
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