Description
Learn how to make a refreshing Italian Soda at home with this easy recipe. Customize your soda with different flavored syrups and enjoy a creamy version with a hint of half-and-half. Perfect for a quick and delightful drink any time of the day!
Ingredients
Scale
For Regular Italian Soda:
- 1 cup club soda or sparkling water (chilled)
- 1/4 cup flavored syrup (such as raspberry, vanilla, or peach)
- Ice cubes
For Creamy Italian Soda:
- 2 tablespoons half-and-half or heavy cream
- Ice cubes
- Whipped cream and maraschino cherry for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Drink: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Pour in the flavored syrup, followed by the club soda or sparkling water. Stir gently to combine.
- For Creamy Version: Slowly add the half-and-half or cream and stir lightly.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry if desired. Serve immediately with a straw.
Notes
- Use any flavored syrup like strawberry, coconut, or hazelnut.
- For dairy-free versions, use oat or almond milk.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less syrup to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
