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A tall glass filled with a creamy pink beverage with a striped straw, set on a terrazzo countertop
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Fresh Cherry Italian Soda

This Fresh Cherry Italian Soda is creamy, bubbly, and delicious! Fresh cherry syrup, soda water, and cream make this tasty treat.
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time10 minutes
Cooling Time:1 hour
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cherry Syrup, Dried Cherries, Simple Syrup
Servings: 1 Drink

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!