Description
Cool, refreshing italian cream soda blends sweet syrup with sparkling water and cream for a delightful summer drink. Garnished with fresh fruit or herbs, this beverage offers a perfect balance of flavors that will delight you.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tbsps flavored syrup (raspberry, vanilla, or strawberry)
- ½ cup (120 ml) club soda or sparkling water
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) half-and-half or heavy cream
- Ice cubes
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Maraschino cherry (optional)
Instructions
- Chill Preparation: Select a tall glass and fill it with ice cubes, creating a frosty base for the vibrant Italian cream soda.
- Syrup Foundation: Drizzle flavored syrup along the interior of the glass, allowing it to cascade and intermingle with the ice, establishing a rich flavor profile.
- Carbonation Layer: Stream club soda over the syrup, filling the glass about three-quarters full and gently stirring to harmonize the initial flavors.
- Cream Technique: Delicately float half-and-half by pouring it slowly over the back of a spoon, generating an elegant marbled effect within the drink.
- Visual Blending: Use a long spoon to create a soft gradient by gently swirling the layers without completely merging the components.
- Crowning Touch: Top the beverage with a generous swirl of whipped cream, positioning it artfully on the surface.
- Final Garnish: Place a vibrant maraschino cherry atop the whipped cream and insert a decorative straw, then serve the refreshing Italian-inspired drink immediately.
Notes
- Chill Your Glass: Use a frosty glass to keep the Italian cream soda extra cool and maintain its refreshing temperature longer.
- Layer with Precision: Pour syrup and soda carefully to create stunning visual layers without completely mixing ingredients.
- Select Quality Ingredients: Choose premium flavored syrups and fresh half-and-half for a more authentic and rich-tasting drink.
- Customize Creatively: Experiment with different fruit syrups or sugar-free alternatives to adapt the recipe for various dietary preferences and taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg