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    BeeyondCereal » Recipes » Beverage Recipes

    How to Make an Italian Soda

    Modified: Oct 18, 2023 Published: Jun 25, 2020 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Learning how to make your own Italian sodas this summer is going to keep you out of the long lines and keep more money in your pocket. With these refreshing non-alcoholic drinks, you're in for a real treat!

    Recipe: $1.25 | Per Serving: $1.25 | Servings: 1

    a glass full of italian soda topped with whipped cream and a cherry.

    Since childhood, Italian sodas have been a cherished indulgence. In high school, I even mastered making them in culinary class, eyeing measurements in Dixie cups for fundraisers.

    Crafted with soda water, flavored syrups, and sometimes cream, Italian sodas offer a flavorful, fizzy escape from the ordinary.

    The balance of creaminess and fizziness makes Italian sodas uniquely enjoyable. You can customize creaminess, from a splash to a generous pour.

    Italian sodas have become a beloved treat for all ages, perfect for hot days or festive occasions. They offer sweetness and endless flavor possibilities, making them delightful and playful beverages.

    For more fun drinks, try my Kool Aid Slushies and Cookie Monster Milkshake. For a healthier option, explore my Keto Italian Soda!

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    • 🍯 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions for How to Make an Italian Soda
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Beverage Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍯 Why This Recipe Works

    1. There are endless flavor possibilities. The beauty of Italian sodas is that you can mix and match various syrup flavors to craft your unique concoctions. Whether you prefer a tropical blend of mango and pineapple or a classic pairing of strawberry and cream, the possibilities are endless.
    2. They're great for the whole family. While this is a favorite drink of mine, I make some homemade Italian sodas for the kids too. Of course, they'll still want the drink that's in my cup, even if it is the same.
    3. They're frugal. Buying an Italian soda from a barista can cost a few dollars, but making your own at home costs a fraction of that (and you can get more in the glass). Making your own at Home Iced Coffee Recipes can have a similar effect.

    🥘 Ingredients

    labeled ingredients neede to make italian sodas at home.

    Ingredient Notes:

    Flavored Coffee Syrups- You will need some flavored syrups (of any flavor) to give your Italian soda added sweetness, color, and taste. Retailers like Amazon or Torani's website offer more flavors shipped to you. You can also use the syrup in other drinks like our Blue Raspberry Lemonade.

    Club Soda- Adding in club soda will give us a nice fizzy taste.

    Heavy Cream or Half and Half- You will need some dairy to help cut down on the acidic taste of the club soda.

    For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

    🔪 Instructions for How to Make an Italian Soda

    strawberry flavored coffee syrup in a glass.

    Step 1: In your glass, pour your Italian soda syrup.

    ice cubes added to cup of strawberry flavored syrups.

    Step 2: Add in the ice.

    clube soda added to cup with strawberry coffee syrup and ice.

    Step 3: Follow with your club soda.

    cream added to glass of club soda ice and coffee syrup.

    Step 4: Top it off with some heavy cream and then mix to combine.

    Step 5: Spray some whipped cream on top and drink up.

    Enjoy!

    italian soda in a glass garnished with whipped cream cherry and a straw.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    1. Curdling Prevention- Curdling may occur in Italian sodas, particularly with acidic fruit syrups and certain types of milk. This chemical reaction is common but doesn't affect the drink's safety or taste.
    2. Factors Influencing Curdling- Acidic fruit syrups like strawberry, lemon, and kiwi, along with milk choices such as half and half or whole milk, are more prone to curdling. Heavier fat milk options like heavy cream can delay curdling.
    3. Managing Curdled Drinks- Curdled Italian sodas are still safe to drink, although their appearance may be less appealing. The taste and texture remain unaffected.
    4. Preventing Curdling- To minimize curdling, mix syrup and cream before adding club soda, followed by ice. This helps ingredients incorporate smoothly and reduces the likelihood of curdling. Adjust the order according to personal preference.

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    What is an Italian Soda?

    An Italian soda is a flavorful and refreshing drink that packs a fizz like a sparkling soda. Flavor options can vary greatly and when served over ice, this stuff is incredible.

    What are the best Italian Soda flavors?

    My personal favorites include watermelon and strawberry Italian soda flavors, but there are endless possibilities and syrups out there and when you mix and match you can create enough to keep you drinking for a long time!

    How do I make Italian Sodas like a coffee stand?

    If you're anything like me, you like to order these tasty drinks when you drive past a coffee stand in the hot afternoons of summer. To make your drink like they do, use half and half as that is most likely the dairy product they're adding to the cups.

    two cups full of italian soda topped with whipped cream and a cherry.

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    If you tried How to Make an Italian Soda, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your feedback in the 📝 comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!

    📖 Recipe

    a close up of a mug filled with strawberry italian soda and ingredients and another cup of soda in the background
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    How to Make an Italian Soda

    Making your own Italian sodas this summer is going to keep you out of the long lines and keep more money in your pocket. With these refreshing non-alcoholic drinks, you're in for a real treat!
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Servings: 1 glass
    Calories: 287kcal
    Cost Recipe $1.25
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    Equipment

    • Drinking Glasses
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients

    • 3 Tablespoons flavored coffee syrups ($0.87)
    • 1 cup ice cubes ($0.00)
    • 1 cup club soda ($0.37)
    • 1 Tablespoon heavy cream or half and half ($0.01)
    • whipped cream
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Using a tall clear glass, add in any combination of flavored syrups about 3 tablespoon of syrup total.
    • Add the ice.
    • Add your club soda.
    • Pour in the heavy cream and then stir to combine.
    • Top with whipped cream, serve and enjoy.

    Notes

    To avoid separation or curdling in your drink, you can mix the syrup and cream in a cup before adding the club soda, followed by the ice.
    The risk of curdling depends on the acidity of the syrup and milk. Syrups from acidic fruits like strawberry, lemon, and kiwi can curdle milk, especially if it's heavy, like half and half or whole milk. Less acidic fruit syrups like watermelon, banana, and peach are less likely to cause curdling. Using heavy cream can delay curdling.
    Pour the ingredients into the cup in a specific order: syrup and cream, followed by club soda, and finally, the ice. This helps incorporate the ingredients smoothly and prevents any "shocking" reactions.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 34.7g | Protein: 2.1g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 70.5mg | Potassium: 95.9mg | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 335.4IU | Vitamin C: 76.2mg | Calcium: 176.1mg
    Author Nicole Durham
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
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