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Italian Soda Recipe

Published on June 8, 2022 by Eden

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An Italian Soda is a classic, refreshing drink that’s easy to make with 3 ingredients! We’re sharing the details on how to make an Italian soda recipe. Our favorite flavor combinations and two of the best Italian soda recipes!

This drink is one of my absolute favorite summertime treats! They’re refreshing, flavorful, and oh-so-easy to make. And the best part? You can customize them and use your own favorite flavors!

Blueberry Italian Soda Recipe

Growing up, this was my personal favorite summer treat. My mom and I would always stop by a little coffee shack called Coffee Heaven on our road trips to Oregon. I remember ordering the blueberry Italian soda instead of ice cream because they were so refreshing.

What’s in an Italian Soda?

Table of Contents

  • What’s in an Italian Soda?
  • Italian Soda Video Recipe:
  • How To Make Italian Sodas
  • Ingredients
  • Homemade Italian Soda Syrup
  • Ingredients
  • Directions
  • Tips For This Italian Soda Recipe
  • Italian Soda Flavors
  • Different Types of Sparkling Water You Can Use
  • Favorite Italian Soda Flavor Combinations
  • Non-Dairy Italian Soda Recipe
  • How to Make an Italian Soda Bar
  • Sugar Free Options
  • Garnishes
  • When to Serve Italian Sodas
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • What cream should I use to make an Italian Soda?
  • How much does it cost to make an Italian soda?
  • What do you serve Italian Sodas in?
  • Is this a gluten free recipe?
  • Check Out More Drink Recipes
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You might be wondering, what exactly is in an Italian soda? An Italian soda is a drink made of club soda and flavored syrup, often served with cream (aka Italian cream soda). This tasty concoction was invented by Torani, the San Francisco-based syrup company. Rinaldo and Ezilda Torre were the first to create the term ā€œItalian sodaā€ in 1925.

So, what’s the secret to this delicious drink? The key ingredient is, of course, the flavored syrup. You can find a variety of syrups on the market, ranging from classic flavors like strawberry and chocolate to more unique options like lavender and almond.

Once you’ve chosen your syrup, simply add a few pumps to a glass of club soda and enjoy. If you’re feeling fancy, you can top it off with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream. Buon appetito!

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

For more info check out what is Italian soda?

These sodas are the perfect summer drink. Now let’s make some!

Italian Soda Video Recipe:

Looking for more drinks to make at home? Try our agua fresca recipes, our berry lemonade, and our fresh made watermelon juice.

Italian soda ingredients

How To Make Italian Sodas

These are easy drinks to make using seltzer water, a bit of heavy cream, and sweet syrups. Use different flavors to create your own fun drink!

The full recipe is in the recipe card below.

Ingredients

  • Flavored Syrup – This can be homemade or already made like Torani. There are a variety of flavors that you can use!
  • Cream – Half and half, heavy cream, or heavy whipping cream all work well.
  • Sparkling Water – Club soda or seltzer waterworks. If you have a soda maker that works really well too. Any type of carbonated water is good.
pouring strawberry syrup over ice
sparkling water over syrup

Fill a tall glass with ice and pour in the syrup. Add more syrup for extra flavor.

Add the soda water over the top.

Next, pour in the cream and then give it a stir. This will make a delicious creamy drink.

Garnish with fresh berries.

Italian soda with cream

Homemade Italian Soda Syrup

Homemade Italian soda syrup is simple syrup. You can make any flavor you want using sugar, whatever, and fresh seasonal fruit or spices. Homemade syrups are pretty easy to make too!

I store them in these inexpensive glass bottles and they work perfectly.

If you don’t want to make your own, you can also use flavored syrups like Torani syrups or Monin.

Ingredients

  • Granulated Sugar – This is used to sweeten the syrup.
  • Water – Used to dilute the sugar and create a syrup.
  • Berries – We used fresh strawberries and blueberries. Raspberries would be great too.
Italian soda syrup

Directions

To make the homemade syrup add 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup of berries (your choice) into a saucepan. 

On medium heat, allow the sugar to dissolve into the water. Add in the berries and continue to simmer for at least 10 minutes until the berries are soft. 

Remove from the heat and let the syrup sit for another 5 minutes. 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.

Try our homemade hibiscus simple syrup, cranberry simple syrup, and gingerbread syrup! 

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.
  • You can use whole milk for these sodas too.
  • Add an extra splash of cream if you prefer.

Italian Soda Flavors

The flavor combinations are endless when making an Italian soda with cream! You can mix flavors together to create your own delicious combinations. Here are some of the best italian soda flavors:

  • Blueberries
  • Strawberries
  • Raspberries
  • Blackberries
  • Cranberry – Would be great with our cranberry simple syrup and for a holiday party.
  • Peaches
  • Apples
  • Pear
  • Lavender
  • Rosemary
  • Mint
  • Vanilla
  • Cinnamon
  • Gingerbread
  • Caramel
  • Orange

Different Types of Sparkling Water You Can Use

Soda Water – Carbonated water that contains no sodium. It is often used in place of regular water or soda

Mineral water – contains minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and sodium. It is often used in place of regular water or soda.

Club soda – Club soda is carbonated water that contains sodium. It is often used in place of regular water or soda.

Seltzer Water – carbonated water that contains no sodium. It is often used in place of regular water or soda

Favorite Italian Soda Flavor Combinations

Try any of these syrup flavors! There are our favorite flavors and combinations:

Pear and Vanilla – Nothing better than a pear and vanilla combo.

Lavender and Peaches – The perfect summer combination.

Caramel and Cinnamon – Another favorite and great year-round.

Cherry and Lime – Make this when cherries are in season. You can also do raspberry syrup.

Pineapple and Coconut – A pina colada version!

Rosemary and Cranberry – Great for the holidays.

Non-Dairy Italian Soda Recipe

For a non-dairy Italian soda, use coconut cream or a non-dairy heavy cream alternative to replace the cream.

How to Make an Italian Soda Bar

Making an Italian soda bar is a great way to entertain guests or enjoy a refreshing treat on a hot day. All you need is a selection of flavored syrups, club soda, and ice. You can also add some additional toppings like whipped cream, fruit slices, or chocolate chips.

To set up your Italian soda bar, start by placing the flavored syrups in individual bowls. Then, set out a pitcher of club soda and some glasses. Add ice to the glasses and place them on a tray. Finally, put out any toppings you want to offer.

Invite your guests to choose their favorite syrup and add a few pumps to their glass. Then, they can top off their drink with club soda and add any toppings they like.

Sugar Free Options

There are sugar-free options for Italian soda. You can find sugar-free syrups at most grocery stores. When choosing a sugar-free syrup, make sure to check the label to see if it is also gluten-free.

homemade soda with cream, blueberries and strawberries

Garnishes

A garnish is typically a fruit slice, candy, chocolate chips, sprinkles, or whipped cream. Here some more ideas:

Fruit Slices

Fresh Berries

Candy

Chocolate Chips

Sprinkles

Marachino Cherry

When to Serve Italian Sodas

These festive drinks are perfect for many occasions! Create an Italian soda bar where guests can make their own sodas and mix flavors. Here are some occasions you can serve Italian sodas:

4th of July Parties

Summer BBQ’s

Garden Parties

Summer Pool Parties

Backyard Carnival Party

Birthday Party they’re also perfect for a last-minute birthday party!

Mother’s Day Brunch

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is An Italian Soda?

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

Flavors can beĀ fruit, herbs, or spices. The flavors are inspired by desserts or other beverages such as amaretto or chocolate.

What does Italian soda taste like?

The soda is a mixture of cream, sparkling water, and whatever flavor syrup you want to use. If you’ve had a cream popsicle, it tastes like that. It’s sweetened with a creamy flavor and carbonation from the sparkling water.

How is Italian soda different from regular soda?

Italian sodas are made with syrup, carbonated water, and cream. They do not contain caffeine like regular sodas and they are freshly made. They also look different with the cream and you can make as many flavors as you want.

What cream should I use to make an Italian Soda?

There are a few different types of cream you can use to make Italian sodas, but the most popular option is heavy cream. You can also use half and half and if you’re looking for a lighter option, you can use milk instead.

How much does it cost to make an Italian soda?

The cost of making an Italian soda will vary depending on the ingredients you use. However, the average cost is around $0.50-$0.75 per drink.

What do you serve Italian Sodas in?

This refreshing drink is typically served in a tall glass with ice. You can also garnish your drink with fruit slices, chocolate chips, or sprinkles.

Is this a gluten free recipe?

Yes, Italian soda is a gluten-free recipe.

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drink with cream and strawberry

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Italian Soda

Italian Sodas

An Italian soda is a classic, refreshing drink that's easy to make with just 3 ingredients! We're sharing all the details on how to make an Italian soda and two of our favorite Italian soda flavors!
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Course: Drink
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
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Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 258kcal
Author: Eden

Ingredients

Italian Soda

  • 2 ounces syrup, homemade blueberry or strawberry syrup
  • 3 ounces club soda, any sparkling water
  • 1 ounce cream, heavy cream or half and half

Instructions

Italian Soda

  • Fill a glass with ice.
  • Pour 1/4 part syrup over the ice.
    adding strawberry syrup to an Italian Soda
  • Add in the club soda.
    pouring soda water over ice and strawberry syrup in a glass
  • Pour in a small amount of cream and stir.
    pouring cream in an Italian soda

Notes

Homemade Italian SyrupĀ 
To make the homemade syrup add 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup berries (your choice) into a sauce pan.Ā 
On medium heat, allow the sugar to to dissolve into the water.
Add in the berries and continue to simmer for at least 10 minutes until the berries are soft.Ā 
Remove from the heat and let the syrup sit for another 5 minutes.Ā 
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.
Sweeter Italian Soda
To make a sweeter Italian soda, add more syrup. To make a creamier soda, add more creamy.
Italian Soda Ratio
Use these measurements as a guide, but no that you can add more or less syrup, sparkling water and half and half to make it exactly how you like it.Ā 

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 24mg | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 417IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. lyndsay says

    March 30, 2013 at 5:16 am

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

    Reply
  7. RAP music software says

    February 27, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    My granny always make it, so delicious!:)

    Reply
  8. 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
  9. 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? šŸ˜‰

    Reply
  10. 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
  11. SEO Company in UK says

    January 8, 2013 at 11:44 am

    Wow it makes me thirsty.I like both fruits,

    Reply
  12. 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
  13. Riddhi says

    November 10, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    i just tried it.. its amazing.. thnkx

    Reply
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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 šŸ˜‰

    Reply
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
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