How to Make an Italian Soda
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!
Servings: 1 glass
Calories: 287kcal
Cost: Recipe $1.25
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons flavored coffee syrups ($0.87)
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream or half and half ($0.01)
- 1 cup club soda ($0.37)
- 1 cup ice cubes ($0.00)
- Whipped cream, for topping
Instructions
- Add Syrup: Pour the flavored coffee syrup into a tall glass. Use any combination of flavors, totaling about 3 tablespoons.
- Add Cream: Add the heavy cream or half and half to the glass and stir briefly to combine with the syrup.
- Add Soda: Slowly pour in the club soda.
- Add Ice: Add the ice cubes to the glass.
- Finish & Serve: Top with whipped cream and serve immediately.
Notes
- Prevent Curdling: Mixing the syrup and cream together before adding club soda helps reduce separation or curdling.
- Syrup Acidity: Syrups made from acidic fruits like strawberry, lemon, or kiwi are more likely to curdle milk. Less acidic flavors like banana, watermelon, or peach are safer choices. Heavy cream is less likely to curdle than milk or half and half.
- Pour Order: For best results, add syrup and cream first, followed by club soda, then ice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | 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
