Homemade soda
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4.67 from 6 votes

Italian Sodas

Delicious and refreshing homemade sodas!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Drink
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: fruit drink, non alcoholic drink, soft drink
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
US Customary - Metric

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

Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 37mg | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 735IU | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1.8mg