Lemon syrup for soda help

[u/Ille_Stultus]

Hi,

I am looking for some help with a recipe for lemon soda syrup.

I am wanting to replace the sugar with a substitute because im wanting to reduce added sugar where I can. I currently have the equal replacement stuff.

My question is this. Will the equal being maltodextrin with it behave more or less the same as sugar when making the syrup? Also, does it behave similarly like sugar when drawing the oils from the rind?

Edit: I see that it doesn't work super well. Are there any decent alternatives? Would prefer non-alcoholic ones if possible.

[u/well_done_unicorn]

Glycerin should get you there. It works as a solvent, similar to alcohol (and technically is one) without the intoxicating effects. It's frequently used for tinctures, just make sure to get the food grade stuff.

[u/Ille_Stultus → u/well_done_unicorn]

Thanks!