Hey y’all, it’s Austin here from Beyond the Bayou Blog! I’ve got a real refreshing treat for you today – an Italian Soda Recipe.
A few weeks ago, my buddy Jake came over for a barbecue. After sweating over the hot grill all afternoon, we were dying for something cool and refreshing to drink. Jake remembered this amazing Italian soda he tried on vacation in Florida with Chicken Sandwich. He couldn’t stop raving about how delicious and thirst-quenching it was on that hot beach day.
I’ll be honest, I had no idea what an Italian soda even was. But Jake insisted we try making them ourselves. Turns out, they’re stupid easy! Just some fizzy water, a splash of flavored syrup, and a dollop of sweet cream on top.
Man, Jake was not kidding – these Italian sodas hit the spot! The sweet fruity flavor, the fizzy bubbles, the creamy finish…it was like the most refreshing glass of heaven after slaving over that smoker all day.
Italian Soda Recipe
Equipment
- Tall clear glass
- Straw
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon Torani Flavored Syrups you can mix flavors
- 1 cup Ice
- 16 ounces Club Soda or sparkling water
- 1 tablespoon Cream either Heavy or Whipped
- Maraschino Cherries and other toppings like limes lemons, fruit, pineapple
Instructions
- In a tall clear glass, combine 3 tablespoons of Torani Flavored Syrups.
- Add ice to the glass.
- Fill the glass with club soda or sparkling water.
- Drizzle a little heavy cream or top with whipped cream.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry or other desired toppings like limes, lemons, fruit, or pineapple.
- Swirl gently with a straw before enjoying.
Nutrition
Variations You Will Love Trying!
- Creamy Italian Soda: To add a creamy twist to your Italian Soda, substitute regular sparkling water with cream soda or mix half-and-half. This variation will give your drink a richer and sweeter texture.
- Fruity Fusion: Mix two or more flavored syrups together to create exciting fruit fusions.
- Mocktail Magic: Create mocktail versions of popular cocktails by using flavored syrups that mimic classic cocktail flavors, such as mojito, piña colada, or margarita.
- Fresh Herb Infusions: Enhance the flavors of your Italian Soda by infusing it with fresh herbs like mint, basil, or thyme. Muddle the herbs gently before adding the syrup and sparkling water.
- Float: Add ice cream instead of heavy crsem to create an old fashioned float.