Cherry Vanilla Cream Soda
Indulge in the nostalgic delight of homemade Cherry Vanilla Cream Soda, a fizzy and creamy treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. This stunning soda combines the natural sweetness of a homemade cherry syrup, infused with vanilla extract for a hint of warmth, with effervescent soda water and a velvety drizzle of heavy cream. Each glass is a layered masterpiece, perfect for summer gatherings or a fun dessert alternative. Garnished with a maraschino cherry for an extra pop of color, this refreshing beverage is ready in just 20 minutes and serves four. Simple yet show-stopping, this recipe brings soda fountain charm right into your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh or frozen cherries
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups Chilled soda water
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 4 pieces Maraschino cherries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the fresh or frozen cherries, granulated sugar, and water.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cherries soften and the sugar dissolves completely (around 5-7 minutes).
Use a fork or potato masher to crush the cherries, releasing their juices, then reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl or jar, discarding the solids. This creates your cherry syrup. Let it cool completely.
Once the cherry syrup is cool, stir in the vanilla extract.
To assemble each serving, fill a tall glass halfway with ice cubes.
Add 2-3 tablespoons of the cherry vanilla syrup to the glass, depending on desired sweetness.
Pour 3/4 cup of chilled soda water into the glass, then gently stir to combine.
Slowly drizzle 1 tablespoon of heavy cream on top of the soda mixture for a creamy layer. Do not stir to keep the layered effect if desired.
Garnish with a maraschino cherry on top, if using. Repeat for the other servings.
Serve immediately with a straw or spoon to mix the cream soda before drinking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
768 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.5 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 26 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.1 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 136.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 528 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
