This Raspberry Italian Cream Soda Recipe is the perfect mocktail! Plus, it’s easy to make with just three simple ingredients.
I’ve been a fan of Italian sodas since I was a young girl. I’d order one every time we went out to eat at a fancy Italian restaurant. Sometimes I’d order strawberry, but raspberry was always my favorite flavor. To me, it felt so much fancier than a Shirley Temple. My obsession with fancy drinks continues, but normally they have alcohol in them.
But today, I’m revisiting this classic mocktail in honor of Mother’s Day. See, my mom isn’t a fan of alcohol. If it wasn’t our identical features – the red hair, the noses, the brown eyes – I’d have to question whether I was really her daughter. She scrunches up her nose when she tries wine. She doesn’t even like it in cooking… Maybe I was given the wine gene for both of us.
So this one’s for my mom. A festive, fun cocktail, that’s free of alcohol.
PS – You can buy the cute glasses I used on Amazon!
Italian Cream Soda Ingredients
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Raspberry Syrup – Or, switch it up and use any of your favorite flavor syrup!
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Heavy Cream – Or, half and half.
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Soda Water – You can add in extra flavor by swapping in a flavored sparkling water.
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Whipped Topping – Optional.
How to Make Italian Cream Soda
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Fill a tall glass with ice.
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Add club soda to fill the glass about 2/3rds full.
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Add syrup. You’ll want to add 2-3 Tablespoons. I recommend starting with a little bit less and then working your way up, tasting as you go, because the measurements will also depend on the size of your glass.
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Add half and half. Just a splash will do!
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Garnish with whipped topping and a raspberry if you’d like.
Variations
These Italian Cream Sodas are easily customizable.
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Raspberry not your thing? Swap in strawberry, peach or vanilla syrup.
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Don’t have whipped cream? This Italian Soda is also delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or you can just leave it off entirely.
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Fill a tall glass with ice. Add raspberry syrup, cream and sparkling water, and stir gently to combine.
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Top with whipped topping. Enjoy!
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Sodium: 101mg | Sugar: 9g | Calcium: 24mg
