Cherry Vanilla Italian Soda
A refreshing and sweet homemade Italian soda featuring cherry and vanilla flavors, perfect for a cool treat on a warm day.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup cherry syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup club soda or sparkling water
- 1/4 cup half-and-half or heavy cream (optional for creaminess)
- Ice cubes
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- Maraschino cherry (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a glass halfway with ice cubes.
- Pour the cherry syrup and vanilla extract over the ice.
- Slowly add the club soda or sparkling water and stir gently to combine.
- If desired, add half-and-half or heavy cream for a creamy version, and stir.
- Top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry if using.
- Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the amount of cherry syrup to taste depending on your sweetness preference.
- You can substitute the cherry syrup with other fruit syrups like raspberry or strawberry.
- For a dairy-free version, skip the cream or use a plant-based alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cherry vanilla italian soda, homemade soda, summer drink, italian cream soda
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