Italian Cream Soda Recipe
Italian Cream Soda is a fizzy, creamy café-style drink made with sparkling water, flavored syrup, and a splash of cream. Lightly sweet, refreshing, and customizable, this easy homemade drink feels indulgent without being heavy and comes together in minutes.
Servings: 1
Equipment
- Tall glass
- Spoon
- Measuring cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup ice
- ¾ cup sparkling water or club soda (cold)
- ¼ cup flavored syrup (vanilla, strawberry, raspberry, peach, or orange)
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or half-and-half
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass about ¾ full with ice.
- Pour flavored syrup directly over the ice.
- Slowly add cold sparkling water, pouring down the side of the glass to preserve carbonation.
- Gently pour cream over the soda and watch it swirl.
- Stir once or twice gently. Top with whipped cream if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use cold sparkling water for best fizz
- Add cream last for the best visual swirl
- Do not over-stir to prevent flattening
- Adjust syrup amount to control sweetness
- Best enjoyed immediately after making
- Dairy-free creamers work well as substitutes