Ingredients
2–3 tablespoons flavored syrup (e.g., raspberry, vanilla, or peach)
1 cup club soda or sparkling water
2 tablespoons half-and-half
Ice cubes (crushed or pebble ice preferred)
Whipped cream (optional garnish)
Maraschino cherry (optional garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Fill a tall 16-ounce glass to the top with ice cubes.
Step 2: Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of your preferred flavored syrup over the ice.
Step 3: Slowly pour the club soda into the glass, leaving about an inch of space at the top.
Step 4: Add the half-and-half slowly. For a layered look, pour it over the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Gently stir the mixture with a long spoon or straw to combine the flavors. Top with whipped cream and a cherry if desired.
Notes
Always add the cream last to prevent curdling with acidic fruit syrups.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: italian cream soda, refreshing drink, homemade soda, creamy beverage, summer drink
