This Fresh Cherry Italian Soda is creamy, bubbly, and delicious! Fresh cherry syrup, soda water, and cream make this tasty treat.
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Fresh Cherry Italian Soda
Cool, creamy, and bubbly, an Italian Soda is what summertime dreams are made of. Flavored syrup, sparkling soda, and cream are combined in this classic cool sip. Read on to learn more about this delectable creamy drink!
What Is An Italian Soda?
This sweet concoction features just 3 easy ingredients:
- Syrup: This drink was actually invented when the Torani Syrup Company started in 1925. You can choose any syrup you like in this drink, but I opt for a homemade sweet cherry version!
- Soda Water: With so many flavored options on the market today, you can add additional flavor through your favorite sparkling water.
- Cream: Just a little bit is needed to add delicious creaminess.
How To Make Fresh Cherry Italian Soda
The Fresh Cherry Syrup that is used in this Italian Soda is so simple to make, and highlights peak of season sweet cherries. It’s perfect for sweetening cocktails, Italian Sodas, frosting, you name it! Here’s how to make it:
Combine cherries, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan. Set over medium heat.
Stir every so often as the mixture heats, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Remove from the heat and allow to steep for 30 minutes, or until cool.
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve, gently pressing the cherries to extract as much liquid as possible.
Store syrup in an air-tight container for up to 1 week.
Ways To Make Italian Soda Your Own
Making an Italian Soda your own is so easy: simply choose your favorite syrup flavor! Here are a few syrup options to consider, which you can find online or at your local grocery store!
- Strawberry
- Hazelnut
- Chocolate
- Vanilla
- Cinnamon
- Orange
- Blueberry
You can also omit the cream and swap in coconut milk or almond milk, if you’re looking for a dairy free option.
Tools To Make Fresh Cherry Italian Soda
- Jigger
- Collins Glass
- Flavored syrup (if you don’t want to make your own!). Find fruity, classic, or Fall themed seasonal options in the links above!
Other beverages to consider:
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Fresh Cherry Italian Soda
Ingredients
For the Fresh Cherry Syrup:
- 2 cups fresh cherries, destemmed and pitted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups water
For the Italian Soda:
- 1 oz fresh cherry syrup
- 6-7 oz soda, feel free to use your favorite flavored variety
- 1/2 oz heavy cream or half and half
Instructions
For the Fresh Cherry Syrup:
- Combine cherries, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan. Set over medium heat.
- Stir every so often as the mixture heats, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Remove from the heat and allow to steep for 30 minutes, or until cool.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve, gently pressing the cherries to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Store syrup in an air-tight container for up to 1 week.
To make the Italian Soda:
- Add cherry syrup, soda water, and heavy cream to a large Collins glass or tumbler.
- Stire to combine and add ice. Enjoy!