Italian Soda Recipe
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!
Servings: 1 drink
Cost: $3
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 tall glass with plenty of ice — the more, the better for that refreshing chill.
- Pour about 1/4 part of your favorite flavored syrup over the ice. Adjust to taste depending on how sweet you like it!
- Slowly add club soda (or seltzer) over the syrup, letting it fizz and bubble to the top.
- Drizzle in a small splash of cream — just enough to create that dreamy, swirling effect.
- Give it a gentle stir, top with a cherry or a sprig of mint if you’re feeling fancy, and sip away!
Notes
Homemade Italian Syrup
To make the homemade syrup, add 1 cup of 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.
Sweeter Italian Soda
To make a sweeter Italian soda, add more syrup. To create a creamier soda, add more creamy.
Italian Soda Ratio
Use these measurements as a guide, but you can add more or less syrup, sparkling water, and half and half to make it exactly how you like it.
Eden's Tips
Let the simple syrup cool before mixing in.
Use flavored carbonated water to add to the flavor depth.
Use the freshest fruit available to make syrups.
Use a generous amount of ice for each drink.
You can use whole milk for these sodas, too.
Add an extra splash of cream if you prefer.
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
