Description
Italian Soda is a colorful, fizzy, and customizable beverage perfect for summer gatherings, brunches, or a refreshing treat at home. Make it fruity or creamy—your call!
Ingredients
1 cup club soda or sparkling water (chilled)
1/4 cup flavored syrup of your choice (like raspberry or peach)
2 tablespoons half-and-half or heavy cream (optional, for Italian Cream Soda)
crushed ice
whipped cream (optional topping)
maraschino cherry or fruit garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Fill a tall glass about three-quarters of the way with crushed ice.
2. Pour your flavored syrup over the ice to form a colorful base.
3. Gently pour the chilled club soda or sparkling water to preserve fizz.
4. Add the half-and-half or heavy cream if making a cream soda, watching it swirl.
5. Top with whipped cream and a cherry or fruit if desired.
6. Serve with a straw and stir before sipping.
Notes
Chill your club soda beforehand for max fizz.
Layer gently for visual appeal before stirring.
Use homemade syrups for custom flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Italian soda, cream soda, flavored drinks