Great! Here's a natural, no-artificial-sweetener version of homemade Fizzies that uses real fruit powders and natural sweeteners like honey powder or monk fruit.
Citric acid – 3 tablespoons
Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) – 3 tablespoons
Freeze-dried fruit powder – 2 tablespoons
e.g., raspberry, strawberry, mango, blueberry
Natural sweetener powder – 2 tablespoons
options: honey powder, maple sugar, monk fruit powder, erythritol
Tapioca starch or arrowroot powder – 1 tablespoon (for stability)
Alcohol (vodka or grain alcohol) – 1–2 teaspoons for binding
Freeze-dried fruit powder: Can be bought or made by grinding freeze-dried fruits in a blender or spice grinder.
Natural sweeteners: Look for dry versions (not liquid) to avoid premature fizzing.
Mix dry ingredients:
In a dry bowl, combine citric acid, baking soda, fruit powder, sweetener, and tapioca/arrowroot.
Bind with alcohol:
Slowly add alcohol, just a few drops at a time, mixing continuously. Add just enough so the mixture holds together when pressed (like damp sand). Avoid water, which activates fizzing.
Mold:
Press the mixture firmly into small molds (like silicone candy molds or ice cube trays). Flatten and compress tightly.
Dry completely:
Leave to dry at room temperature for 24–48 hours or use a dehydrator on the lowest setting. The tablets must be fully hard and dry.
Store:
Place in an airtight container or ziplock bag with a moisture absorber (like a silica packet).
Drop 1 tablet into 8–12 oz of cold water and watch it fizz up into a refreshing, naturally flavored drink.
Add a pinch of sea salt for a Gatorade-like electrolyte boost.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) can replace part of the citric acid for a tangy immunity boost.
Try blending lemon zest powder or ginger powder for added flavor complexity.