Just Like Cream Soda
Bring the nostalgia of an old-fashioned soda shop straight to your kitchen with this easy and delightful "Just Like Cream Soda" recipe. Made with a simple homemade vanilla syrup crafted from granulated sugar and water, this refreshing drink has all the creamy, bubbly charm of classic cream soda. With just 10 minutes of prep and cook time, you'll have the perfect treat for any occasion—no fancy equipment required. Customize it with a dollop of whipped cream and a maraschino cherry for an extra indulgent touch! Perfect for summer gatherings, family movie nights, or a fun DIY soda-making experience, this recipe serves four and guarantees smiles with every sip. Whether enjoyed plain or decked out in full soda shop style, this fizzy favorite captures the essence of pure, sweet refreshment.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 4 cups Club soda
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 0.5 cup Optional: Whipped cream
- 4 pieces Optional: Maraschino cherries
Instructions
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar and water to make a simple syrup.
Stir constantly until the sugar has completely dissolved, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Once the syrup has cooled, stir in the vanilla extract to create the vanilla-flavored syrup.
Fill each glass with 1/2 cup of ice cubes.
Pour 1/4 cup of the vanilla syrup into each glass.
Top each glass with 1 cup of club soda, gently stirring to mix the syrup and soda without losing too much fizz.
Optionally, garnish each cream soda with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry for an authentic soda shop experience.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing homemade cream soda!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1232 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.7 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.8 g | 139% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 119 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 349 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 217.4 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 216.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 100 mg | 2% | |
*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.
