Description
Enjoy a refreshing Italian Cream Soda, a fizzy blend of club soda, flavored syrup, and heavy cream. Perfect for warm days, this customizable drink can be topped with whipped cream and garnished with maraschino cherries for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of club soda
- 1/4 cup of flavored syrup (vanilla, raspberry, or any flavor you prefer)
- 1/4 cup of heavy cream
- Ice cubes
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
- Optional: flavored syrups for drizzling on top
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Start by gathering all your ingredients on the counter. This makes the process smoother and more enjoyable.
- Choose Your Flavored Syrup: Select any flavored syrup you like, such as vanilla or raspberry, or experiment with flavors like peach or coconut.
- Prepare Your Glasses: Choose tall, clear glasses to showcase the beautiful layers of the drink.
- Add Ice: Fill each glass halfway with ice cubes.
- Pour the Flavored Syrup: Pour about 1/4 cup of flavored syrup into each glass over the ice.
- Add Club Soda: Slowly pour 1 cup of club soda into each glass, maintaining the fizz.
- Stir Gently: Using a long spoon or straw, gently stir the mixture to combine the syrup and club soda.
- Add Heavy Cream: Pour about 1/4 cup of heavy cream into each glass, allowing it to float on top.
- Stir Again (Optional): Gently stir the cream into the soda for a creamier drink, or leave it layered for visual appeal.
- Top with Whipped Cream: Generously dollop whipped cream on top of each drink.
- Garnish with Maraschino Cherries: Place a maraschino cherry on top of the whipped cream.
- Drizzle Extra Syrup (Optional): Drizzle extra flavored syrup over the whipped cream for added flavor and presentation.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the drinks fresh to your guests or family.
- Provide Straws or Spoons: Offer straws or spoons for mixing the cream into the soda.
- Enjoy the Experience: Sit back and enjoy your homemade Italian cream soda.
Notes
- For a fruity twist, muddle fresh fruit like strawberries or peaches at the bottom of the glass before adding ice and syrup.
- For an herbal twist, muddle fresh mint or basil with the syrup before adding the other ingredients.
- Substitute club soda with flavored sparkling water for a lighter version.
- For an adult twist, consider adding a splash of your favorite liqueur.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes