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Italian Cream Soda

Italian Cream Soda

This homemade Italian Cream Soda is sweet, fizzy, and delightfully creamy. Made with flavored syrup, sparkling water, and a splash of cream, it’s a customizable and eye-catching drink you can make in minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 glass
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup club soda or sparkling water chilled
  • ¼ cup flavored syrup such as raspberry, strawberry, peach, or vanilla
  • 2 tbsp half-and-half or heavy cream
  • Ice cubes
  • Optional: whipped cream and maraschino cherry for topping

Equipment

  • Tall glass
  • Spoon or straw for stirring

Method
 

  1. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
  2. Pour flavored syrup over the ice.
  3. Slowly add club soda or sparkling water.
  4. Gently stir to combine.
  5. Pour half-and-half or heavy cream on top. Stir lightly for a swirl effect.
  6. Top with whipped cream and a cherry if desired. Serve immediately!

Notes

Use any flavored syrup you love — fruit, vanilla, or even coconut.
For a dairy-free version, substitute with coconut milk or oat cream.
Adjust syrup sweetness to taste.