Classic Italian Soda
Transport your taste buds to a charming European café with this Classic Italian Soda recipe, a timeless favorite that’s as refreshing as it is effortless. Featuring a base of your choice of flavored syrup—think raspberry, vanilla, or peach—this fizzy delight combines the sweetness of the syrup with the crisp bubbles of sparkling water for a perfectly balanced beverage. Served over ice and optionally topped with velvety whipped cream, this soda offers a customizable indulgence that’s ready in just 5 minutes. For an extra flourish, garnish with fresh fruit or fragrant herbs to create a photogenic sip that’s both stylish and satisfying. Perfect for a sunny afternoon, festive gathering, or simply treating yourself at home, this homemade Italian soda is the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 60 ml Flavored syrup (such as raspberry, vanilla, or peach)
- 240 ml Sparkling water
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 30 ml Whipped cream (optional)
- 1 piece Fresh fruit or herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Fill a tall glass with ice cubes to help keep the soda cold.
Pour 60 ml of your chosen flavored syrup over the ice cubes in the glass.
Slowly add 240 ml of sparkling water to the glass, pouring gently to retain the carbonation.
Gently stir the mixture with a long spoon to combine the syrup and sparkling water without losing too much fizz.
If desired, add 30 ml of whipped cream on top of the drink for a creamy texture.
Optionally, garnish the drink with fresh fruit or herbs of your choice to enhance its appearance and aroma.
Serve immediately with a straw to enjoy your refreshing homemade Italian soda.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.0 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 24 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 40 mg | 1% | |
*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.
