Description
Enjoy a refreshing Italian Cream Soda, a fizzy blend of club soda, heavy cream, and flavored syrup, perfect for warm days. Topped with whipped cream and a cherry, it’s a delightful treat that can be customized with your favorite flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of club soda
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 1/4 cup of flavored syrup (vanilla, raspberry, or any flavor you prefer)
- Ice cubes
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
- Optional: flavored syrup for drizzling on top
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Ensure you have club soda, heavy cream, flavored syrup, ice cubes, whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and any additional flavored syrup for drizzling.
- Choose Your Flavor: Select your preferred flavored syrup. Vanilla offers a classic taste, while raspberry adds a fruity twist. Feel free to mix flavors!
- Chill Your Glasses: Chill your glasses in the freezer for 10-15 minutes for an extra refreshing drink.
- Fill Your Glass with Ice: Fill the chilled glasses with ice cubes, about three-quarters full.
- Add the Flavored Syrup: Pour 1/4 cup of your chosen flavored syrup over the ice.
- Pour in the Club Soda: Slowly pour 1 cup of club soda over the ice and syrup mixture, allowing it to mix gently.
- Stir Gently: Using a long spoon or straw, gently stir the mixture to combine without losing carbonation.
- Incorporate the Heavy Cream: Slowly pour in 1/2 cup of heavy cream over the back of a spoon to create a layered effect.
- Stir Again (Optional): If you prefer a creamier drink, gently stir the cream into the soda, or leave it layered for visual appeal.
- Top with Whipped Cream: Generously dollop whipped cream on top of your Italian Cream Soda.
- Garnish with a Cherry: Place a maraschino cherry on top of the whipped cream for a classic touch.
- Drizzle Extra Syrup (Optional): Drizzle additional flavored syrup on top of the whipped cream for enhanced flavor and presentation.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your Italian Cream Soda right away while it’s cold and fizzy.
- Enjoy with Friends: This recipe is perfect for sharing; consider making different flavors for guests to mix and match.
- Experiment with Flavors: Get creative with flavored syrups, fresh fruit, or a splash of soda for unique variations.
Notes
- Use Quality Ingredients: High-quality flavored syrups and fresh cream will enhance the flavor of your drink.
- Adjust Sweetness: Start with less syrup if you prefer a less sweet drink, and adjust to taste.
- Make It a Float: For a fun twist, add a scoop of ice cream to create a delicious float.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes