How to Make a Homemade Italian Cream Soda
Italian sodas, with or without cream, are delicious and satisfying. They are also really easy and quick to prepare with just a few simple ingredients. So, gather the ingredients, mix them together, and then sit back and relax as you sip on a homemade Italian soda (make it an Italian cream soda to be even more daring!). Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- carbonated water (such as club soda, seltzer water, sparkling mineral water, ...)
- various flavors of Italian drink syrups (many varieties are usually available in the coffee section at the store)
- half and half (if you want to make an Italian cream soda)
- ice
- whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
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The first step in making an Italian cream soda is to put some ice in a tall glass.
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Next, pour the carbonated water (such as club soda, seltzer water, sparkling mineral water, ...) over the ice, but don't fill all the way to the top as you will need room for the half and half later.
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Add enough flavor syrup and stir. You may have to experiment with different amounts of syrup to get the flavor strength just the way you like it. Just don't add too much syrup to begin with, otherwise it may be too strong or sweet.
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To make it an Italian cream soda, now is when you can add the half and half to the soda water and syrup. How much half and half you add depends on how creamy or thick you want the drink to be. Now stir all that together. Finally you can sit back, relax, and enjoy your homemade Italian cream soda.
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Tips & Warnings
Add whipped cream to the top of the drink for an even richer experience!
Interesting Fact: Depending on where you are in the world, an "Italian Soda" typically just refers to the carbonated water and flavored syrup drink. An "Italian Creamosa" or "French Soda" refers to the drink with carbonated water, flavored syrup, and cream/half and half.
