Vanilla Bean Cream Soda
Indulge in the nostalgic charm of homemade Vanilla Bean Cream Soda—a fizzy, creamy, and perfectly sweet beverage that’s both refreshing and decadent. This easy-to-make recipe starts with an aromatic vanilla bean syrup, made by simmering fresh vanilla bean seeds and pod with sugar and water for an authentic, rich flavor. Combined with bubbly club soda, velvety heavy cream, and plenty of ice, this soda captures the essence of a soda fountain classic while elevating it with natural, wholesome ingredients. Perfect for summer afternoons or as a crowd-pleasing treat, this Vanilla Bean Cream Soda is a frothy and flavorful blend of sweetness and sophistication. Serve with a straw for the full retro experience! Keywords: Vanilla Bean Cream Soda, homemade soda recipe, vanilla bean syrup, classic soda fountain drink, creamy bubbly drink.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 unit Vanilla bean pod
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 240 milliliters Water
- 960 milliliters Club soda (chilled)
- 120 milliliters Heavy cream
- 12 cubes Ice cubes
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
Using a small knife, carefully slice the vanilla bean pod lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Set both the seeds and pod aside.
In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, water, vanilla bean seeds, and the scraped vanilla pod.
Set the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. This will take around 5 minutes.
Once the mixture starts to simmer, lower the heat to prevent boiling and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the vanilla flavor to infuse into the syrup.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature. Discard the vanilla pod once cooled.
In each serving glass (about 12 ounces), add 3 tablespoons of the cooled vanilla syrup.
Slowly pour 240 milliliters (1 cup) of chilled club soda into each glass. Stir gently to combine.
Add 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of heavy cream to each glass and gently swirl it in to create the classic creamy look.
Fill each glass with 3 ice cubes to chill the soda further.
Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more vanilla syrup if desired. If an extra vanilla boost is preferred, stir in a drop of vanilla extract.
Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy your homemade Vanilla Bean Cream Soda!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1180 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.1 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.0 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 353 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.8 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 200.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 9 mg | 0% | |
*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.
