Continuing with the theme of stone fruit, I wanted to experiment with making plum soda. I received a soda-maker as a gift at Christmas, and have been wanting to experiment with different sodas. Given my issues with feeling obliged not to waste, we first had to work our way through the icky syrups they provided (I have the same hang-up about reading every page of a magazine). Now, we are finally free, and just in time for delicious fruit!

Santa Rosa Plum Soda

Ingredients:

• 8 Santa Rosa plums, washed and cut in half
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• Soda water

Instructions:

1. Wash and cut plums in half. Reserve stones.
2. Put fruit, stones and sugar in a cocktail shaker.
3. Muddle fruit and sugar to release juice.
4. Strain juice and some flesh into pint glasses filled with ice.
5. Top off with soda water.
6. Enjoy!