Description
Learn how to make a refreshing Italian Soda at home with just a few simple ingredients. This bubbly drink is customizable with your favorite flavored syrup and can even be turned into a creamy treat with a splash of half-and-half. Perfect for a quick and easy beverage any time of day!
Ingredients
Scale
For Italian Soda:
- 1/2 cup club soda or sparkling water (chilled)
- 3 tablespoons flavored syrup (such as raspberry, vanilla, or cherry)
- Ice cubes
- Whipped cream and maraschino cherry for garnish (optional)
For Italian Cream Soda:
- 1/2 cup club soda or sparkling water (chilled)
- 3 tablespoons flavored syrup (such as raspberry, vanilla, or cherry)
- 2 tablespoons half-and-half or heavy cream
- Ice cubes
- Whipped cream and maraschino cherry for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Fill the Glass: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- Add Syrup and Soda: Pour the flavored syrup over the ice, then slowly add the club soda or sparkling water. Stir gently to combine.
- For Italian Cream Soda: If making an Italian cream soda, slowly pour in the half-and-half or heavy cream and stir again until combined.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with whipped cream and a cherry if desired. Serve immediately with a straw.
Notes
- Use any flavored syrup to customize your soda—Torani and Monin are popular brands.
- For a dairy-free version, skip the cream or use a non-dairy alternative like oat or almond creamer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
