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Italian Soda Recipe

Published on June 30, 2011 Updated on January 7, 2020 by Eden

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A favorite childhood drink… my Italian soda recipe! I’ve put together two great flavors of blueberry and strawberry, refreshing and delicious!

shot of italian sodas

Growing up, these Italian sodas were my favorite!! My mom and I would always stop by a little coffee shack on our road trips to Oregon. I remember ordering the blueberry Italian soda in the summer instead of ice cream because they were so refreshing.

I hadn’t had one of these since I was a kid, so I wanted to recreate the easy recipe. I even made my own blueberry and strawberry syrup instead of using Torani.

If you don’t want to go through the hassle of making your own syrup, you can use syrup from the store.

Also, there aren’t any real measurements to these, it’s really your preference! Hope you enjoy and serve a few Italian sodas at your 4th of July BBQ! Is that odd?

How To Make This Italian Soda Recipe – Step By Step

Italian Soda

  • Fill a glass with ice. Pour 1/4 part syrup over the ice. Add in the club soda. Pour in a small amount of cream and stir.

Homemade Sweet Syrup

  • Boil the sugar and water until sugar is dissolved. Add in the berries and boil for at least 10 mins. Simmer for 10 more mins, berries should be mushy.
  • Strain the mixture – keep the juice and discard the berries.
  • Let the mixture cool before using. It will stay fresh for a few days in the fridge.

What Is An Italian Soda?

An Italian soda is a soft drink made from carbonated water and simple syrup, usually flavored.

Flavors can be fruit (e.g. cherry, blueberry) or modeled after the flavors of desserts, spices, or other beverages (e.g. amaretto, chai, chocolate). Some vendors add cream to the drink as well.

A Perfect Non-Alcoholic Drink For The Summer

This Italian soda recipe is perfect for summer BBQ’s, it’s easy to whip up a quick batch by multiplying the ingredient amounts.

They look lovely and colorful and taste fresh. You can add cream for a more float like drink, or leave the cream out and have a lighter version.

italian soda recipe being made

Easy Simple Syrup Recipe

Homemade simple syrup is such a great addition to this Italian soda recipe, it adds a flavorful and fruity punch. And – as the name may suggest – it’s pretty darn simple to make! Sugar, water and fruit in a pan, cook for 10 mins, then strain – voila, your secret ingredient!

Top Tips For This Italian Soda Recipe

  • Let the simple syrup cool before mixing in.
  • Use the freshest fruit available.
  • Use a generous amount of ice.
  • Garnish with berries.
final shot of italian soda recipe in a glass

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Homemade soda

Italian Sodas

Delicious and refreshing homemade sodas!
3.92 from 12 votes
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Course: Drink
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: fruit drink, non alcoholic drink, soft drink
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 307kcal
Author: Eden

Ingredients

Italian Soda

  • homemade blueberry or strawberry syrup
  • club soda
  • cream (half and half)

Homemade Sweet Syrup

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cup blueberries OR 2 cups of strawberries

Instructions

Italian Soda

  • Fill a glass with ice. Pour 1/4 part syrup over the ice. Add in the club soda. Pour in a small amount of cream and stir.

Homemade Sweet Syrup

  • Boil the sugar and water until sugar is dissolved. Add in the berries and boil for at least 10 mins. Simmer for 10 more mins, berries should be mushy.
  • Strain the mixture through a mesh sieve – keep the juice and discard the berries.
  • Let the mixture cool before using. It will stay fresh for a few days in the fridge.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Italian Sodas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 68mg23%
Sodium 147mg6%
Potassium 37mg1%
Carbohydrates 37g12%
Sugar 36g40%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 735IU15%
Calcium 56mg6%
Iron 1.8mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. JenniB says

    June 30, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    YUM! Those look so tasty and I love the homemade syrup route!

    Reply
  2. Borrowed and Bleu says

    June 30, 2011 at 5:15 pm

    These look delicious!

    Reply
  3. feelincrafty says

    June 30, 2011 at 6:20 pm

    oohhhhhhh! I love Italian sodas!! I so want to try this!

    Reply
  4. Lira says

    June 30, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    When I was 17, I worked in a coffee shop and I was taught that when you added cream to an Italian Soda, it was called a French soda.

    People would always be hesitant about adding cream to their soda, but after one taste, they were hooked.

    Thanks for this recipe!

    Reply
  5. lapetitecuisine says

    June 30, 2011 at 8:09 pm

    I don’t know Italian soda but it look lovely! The story which comes with them is lovely too. Sure I will give it a try. Cheers Susanne

    Reply
  6. Kristin says

    June 30, 2011 at 8:31 pm

    These look so beautiful! Gotta try them!

    Reply
  7. {Marianna} says

    July 1, 2011 at 7:02 am

    Oh yes, Italy rocks! 😉 Hugs, Marianna

    Reply
  8. Andrea@FancyThat! says

    July 1, 2011 at 1:04 pm

    I’m in.

    Reply
  9. Kristan says

    July 2, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    My son loves Italian Soda but daaaang they can be expensive. Loved this tutorial!!

    Found you via Pinterest…your blog is super cute!!

    Reply
    • Sugar and Charm says

      January 30, 2013 at 4:22 am

      Thanks Kristan!!

      Reply
  10. Sadalsuud says

    July 2, 2011 at 8:44 pm

    Ooh, yum! I will have to try it out with my Lilac Syrup.

    Reply
  11. postcards and pretties says

    July 5, 2011 at 1:01 pm

    they look so delish!

    Reply
  12. stefani says

    July 6, 2011 at 8:21 pm

    I make these all the time (raspberry is my favorite). They are so yummy. Don’t forget the whipped cream! You can’t have an Italian cream soda without the whipped cream. 🙂

    Reply
  13. Goga says

    July 7, 2011 at 3:38 pm

    delicious, raspberry absolutely teh best, great photos there too

    Reply
  14. Anonymous says

    July 17, 2011 at 4:05 am

    Whipping cream works better than half and half, it does not separate, and you can use less to achieve even better results.

    Reply
  15. Lean the drink says

    August 15, 2011 at 7:06 am

    Yum yum!

    Reply
  16. Eunice Lee says

    August 24, 2011 at 5:07 pm

    I’m definitely going to try this! Is it just whipping cream that’s used?

    Reply
  17. Green Hippie says

    September 28, 2011 at 7:04 am

    Yummo

    Reply
  18. shipley90 says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:19 pm

    These look delicious! Thank you for sharing with us!

    Reply
  19. Sinny says

    January 12, 2012 at 11:23 pm

    I love your blog, I am so obsessed with Italian sodas right now, love these photos too!

    Reply
    • Sugar and Charm says

      October 19, 2012 at 3:53 am

      Thanks Sinny!!!!

      Reply
  20. a m o u r e t t e says

    February 14, 2012 at 5:13 pm

    Wonderful!

    Reply
  21. Molly says

    March 7, 2012 at 10:34 pm

    These look very delicious! i’ve never tried soda mixed with a dairy product, but they definitely look appealing enough to drink! thanks for the great post! I’ll have to try it!

    Reply
  22. Anonymous says

    March 8, 2012 at 2:12 am

    Delicious! I usually omit the sparkling water for a fatter creamier version. Of course, you can’t drink too much of it then, but the ice melts and waters it down a bit and it’s sooooo good!

    Reply
  23. Leah Quinn says

    March 9, 2012 at 6:40 am

    Lovely photos and glasses – and the recipes are fun too – I will wish to try these at my next outing/bbq outside –

    Reply
  24. umer says

    March 10, 2012 at 6:54 am

    looks perfect i love it

    Reply
  25. Anonymous says

    March 11, 2012 at 10:40 pm

    I was just wondering how thick is the syrup supposed to be? These look amazing!

    Reply
    • Sugar and Charm says

      October 19, 2012 at 3:53 am

      Like a light maple syrup consistency 🙂

      Reply
  26. Anonymous says

    March 13, 2012 at 1:45 am

    My university has an international food fair in April and I think I’m going to introduce people to the awesomeness of Italian and Mexican sodas. thanks for the recipe

    Reply
  27. Anonymous says

    March 14, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    We first tried these at Johnny Carinos and my girls and I fell in love! But WOW are they pricey. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe with us! I would love to make these in Raspberry, what measurement of raspberries would I need for the homemade syrup, and can I use frozen fruit? -Mo

    Reply
  28. Sugar and Charm says

    March 14, 2012 at 8:37 pm

    Thanks for all of the comments! To answer a few questions, the syrup should a little less thick than maple syrup. Also, for raspberries, I would use about 1 1/2 cup either frozen or fresh… I always prefer fresh though 🙂

    Reply
  29. Maria says

    March 15, 2012 at 11:49 am

    I’ve never heard of italian soda. I’m thrilled. Thanks for the great article.

    Reply
  30. Rikki says

    March 16, 2012 at 12:10 am

    I love Italian sodas but I’ve never made them myself. Really excited I found this!

    Reply
  31. Laura says

    March 21, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    Yummy! I’ve never heard of this before, but it sounds delicious.

    Reply
  32. Jules says

    March 26, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    Loved this recipe! I opted to not add cream though and made my own whipped cream to mix in. So good! I love this blog, I am so excited to see more ideas that you come up with 🙂

    Reply
  33. Skorpion says

    April 4, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    Wow, they look SO delicious! Going straight to the kitchen.

    Reply
  34. Nicole says

    April 9, 2012 at 1:58 am

    Where did you get the cute bottles for the syrups?

    Reply
    • Sugar and Charm says

      October 19, 2012 at 3:52 am

      I bought them from The Container Store 🙂

      Reply
  35. Amy I. says

    April 14, 2012 at 1:17 am

    we just made them with strawberries and they are fabulous. thanks!

    Reply
  36. Jesse Nelson says

    April 21, 2012 at 4:01 am

    Good Work !!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Sugar and Charm says

      January 30, 2013 at 4:23 am

      Thanks Jesse!!

      Reply
  37. Marie @HLN says

    April 21, 2012 at 4:19 am

    Yes! I find you right in time for summer.

    Thanks for recreating, and sharing with us. I will definitely introduce this to my son; it’s not just refreshing, it’s nutritious too.

    Reply
  38. threeblindwives.com says

    May 4, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    Those seriously look amazing! So pretty! And fairly healthy if you make homemade syrup. I started making my own boba (bubble) tea, and just use fresh or frozen fruit blended in the blender to sweeten.

    http://threeblindwives.com/2012/03/14/homemade-boba-bubble-tea/

    I wonder if that would work with this? I still want to try the syrup, though.

    I can’t wait to try this myself. Ooh, and I’ll have some fresh black raspberries from my garden soon! I bet they’ll taste amazing with this recipe. Thanks for sharing!

    ~Daniél

    Reply
  39. Cathleen says

    May 4, 2012 at 11:54 pm

    These look absolutely perfect! What a great summer drink!

    Reply
  40. Jill says

    May 16, 2012 at 6:32 pm

    Love the colour of the blueberry one, perfect for a themed party or wedding.

    Reply
  41. Anonymous says

    May 19, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    Help…When I added (fresh) half – half it became lumpy (curdle). What went wrong, cream was fresh and I followed the directions.

    Reply
  42. Joanne says

    May 23, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    I love Google because it helps me find lovely sites like your blog!
    I’m looking foward to making these.
    Thanks for sharing!
    *bookmarks site*

    Reply
  43. Anonymous says

    June 25, 2012 at 1:48 pm

    After bottling these syrups, how long would they keep unrefrigerated? This is one more thing I’d like to make to sell at craft fairs if it seals good enough to keep for a while to sell?

    Reply
  44. L Adelle says

    June 28, 2012 at 10:43 pm

    I made these last night using whipping cream and it did a whole root beer float explosion type of thing lol. It foamed up a LOT. Did that happen for anyone else? I didn’t use any ice but other than that I followed the recipe.

    Reply
  45. Sugar and Charm says

    June 30, 2012 at 12:49 am

    I don’ think the syrups will stay fresh outside of the refrigerator for very long. There are no preservatives to keep them lasting 😉

    Reply
  46. Kathy says

    July 2, 2012 at 10:44 pm

    Your blog is super cute. I love Italian Cream Soda and I actually did a blog post about this recipe from your cute site.
    Thanks!
    Kathy
    http://www.LivingMyStyle.com

    Reply
    • Sugar and Charm says

      October 19, 2012 at 3:54 am

      Thanks Kathy!! Glad you like Sugar and Charm and thank you for blogging about me!!

      Reply
  47. Trisha Short says

    October 13, 2012 at 1:42 am

    These look delicious. Thanks for the recipe. I’ve never had them before, but I’m going to try them out. They look cute for a party as well.

    I also shared them on my blog. If you want to see it, here’s the link http://www.tparties.blogspot.com/2012/10/sweet-of-week-italian-sodas.html

    Reply
  48. Riddhi says

    November 10, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    i just tried it.. its amazing.. thnkx

    Reply
  49. Electronic Cigarette Starter Kit says

    November 12, 2012 at 8:22 am

    Usually I try various syrups at home but I haven’t tried Italian sodas. It looks lovely and I will try this very soon.

    Reply
  50. SEO Company in UK says

    January 8, 2013 at 11:44 am

    Wow it makes me thirsty.I like both fruits,

    Reply
  51. MMA Gear says

    January 17, 2013 at 6:05 am

    Yummy. It looks so delicious. I really want to try this. Look at the color. Amazing.

    Reply
  52. puerariaobsessed says

    January 29, 2013 at 9:34 am

    This is a great (not to mention terribly simple!) beverage!

    One question – Sugar & Charm:

    How do you maintain your gorgeousness after indulging in sweets and all? 😉

    Reply
  53. Kathy says

    February 4, 2013 at 3:12 pm

    Ummmm! These look lucious! It might be a good idea to use Seltzer rather than Club Soda. The reason being that Club Soda has alot of sodium and many people need to control that intake.
    Your entire Blog is delicious!!

    Reply
  54. RAP music software says

    February 27, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    My granny always make it, so delicious!:)

    Reply
  55. lyndsay says

    March 30, 2013 at 5:16 am

    amazing! and gorgeous photos… can’t wait to try!

    Reply
  56. Vinnedge Distributing Inc. says

    May 23, 2013 at 8:37 am

    The best way to serve an Italian soda is in a tall iced glass, with some whipped cream on the top.

    Reply
  57. Mandy says

    July 22, 2013 at 8:39 pm

    I made the syrup tonight and will make the drinks tomorrow! It tastes wonderful. I kept the remaining cooked strawberries in a separate container to put on pancakes, waffles, crepes, or ice cream (it tastes too good to throw out!)

    Reply
  58. Vinnedge Distributing says

    September 10, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    Great article indeed! An example of an alternative to Italian soda that is Italian in origin is a chinotto, a carbonated drink made from the juice of a native Italian citrus fruit called the myrtle-leaved orange or myrtifolia. By the way, thanks so much for your article.

    Reply
  59. thandekile says

    June 16, 2014 at 11:50 pm

    wow……..looks delicious will definately will do this.
    i cannot believe that i can do recipes from italy sitting in South Africa thanks God for technology……..love it thanks girl

    Reply
  60. MARSHA says

    July 3, 2014 at 8:16 am

    This sounds really easy and can’t wait to try it.Always looking for new things to make that everyone would like

    Reply
  61. thandekile says

    July 4, 2014 at 6:19 am

    hey girl tomorrow i am having family gathering so i going to wow them with my italian sodas enjoy your weekend altogether

    Reply
  62. jack says

    June 8, 2015 at 9:17 am

    Italian Soda Recipe. WOW!!

    Reply
  63. DianajGilliam says

    January 9, 2016 at 8:57 am

    So excited I found this sight,can’t wait to make the Italian sodas. Iam always looking for new recipes.

    Reply
    • Eden says

      January 11, 2016 at 7:47 am

      Awesome!! Thank you so much! Italian sodas are my favorite!!!

      Reply
  64. AubreyM. says

    October 15, 2019 at 5:03 am

    Do you strain using a cheesecloth??

    Reply
    • Eden says

      October 15, 2019 at 8:39 pm

      Through a mesh sieve 🙂

      Reply
  65. Katie says

    April 24, 2020 at 5:05 pm

    5 stars
    Italian soda is the best! One of my favorites growing up! Can’t wait to make these for my kids!

    Reply
  66. wilhelmina says

    April 24, 2020 at 5:17 pm

    5 stars
    These sodas are just perfect and refreshing! Always a warm weather favorite for us. Strawberry is our favorite flavor!

    Reply
  67. Natasha says

    April 27, 2020 at 4:05 am

    5 stars
    It’s the first time that I tried making our own Italian soda and it was a great hit at home! My family loved it, it’s not too sweet and my kids loved strawberry!

    Reply

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