Raspberry Italian Soda (Two Ways!)
This raspberry Italian soda comes together in minutes with just three ingredients. Make it plain or add cream for a fizzy, refreshing treat.
This is one of my favorite drinks to make and has been since I’ve been a little kid. My family used to stop at a smokehouse for beef jerky on the way to Branson, Missouri.
The smokehouse also had raspberry Italian sodas. That’s what I always got!
My homemade version is just as good. It’s fizzy, fruity, and comes together in about five minutes.
The base recipe is just ice, club soda, and raspberry syrup. If you want to take it up a notch, pour in a splash of cream and you’ve got a raspberry cream soda. Both are delicious and both are ridiculously easy.
I always keep raspberry simple syrup in my fridge, but a bottle of store-bought syrup from Torani or Monin works just as well. Use whichever you prefer.
Kim’s Tips for the Best Italian Soda
Start with less syrup than you think you need. I always start with 2 tablespoons and go from there. Some syrups are much sweeter than others, and it’s easy to over-pour.
Stir gently. After you add all of the ingredients, it’s easy to over stir and cause the soda to overflow.
Add the cream last. If you’re making the cream soda version, pour the cream in right before serving.
How to Make a Raspberry Italian Soda
Fill a large glass with ice. Pour in the raspberry syrup, then top off with the club soda. Stir gently and taste. Add more syrup if you want it sweeter.
That’s it for the Italian soda.
For the cream soda, just pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, half-and-half, or milk over the top right before serving. Give it a quick stir and you’re good to go!
Garnish with fresh raspberries or a little whipped cream if you want to make it look extra nice.
Storage
This drink doesn’t keep once it’s mixed. The fizz goes flat quickly, so make it right before serving.
If you want to get ahead, prep any homemade syrup in advance and mix glasses individually as needed.
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Ingredients
Italian Soda
- ⅔ cup ice
- 2 tablespoons raspberry syrup, or more to taste
- 7 to 8 ounces club soda
- Fresh raspberries, optional for garnish
- Whipped cream, optional for garnish
Raspberry Cream Soda, Optional
- 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream, half-and-half, or milk
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Instructions
Italian Soda
- Fill a large glass with ice. Add the raspberry syrup, then pour in the club soda. Stir gently to combine.⅔ cup ice2 tablespoons raspberry syrup7 to 8 ounces club soda
- Taste and add a little more syrup if you prefer a sweeter drink. Garnish with fresh raspberries or whipped cream if desired.Fresh raspberriesWhipped cream
Raspberry Cream Soda
- Prepare the Italian soda as written, then slowly pour in 1 to 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, half-and-half, or milk. Stir gently just before serving.1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Notes
- Start with 2 tablespoons of raspberry syrup, then add more to taste. Some syrups are much sweeter than others.
- For a lighter cream soda, use half-and-half or whole milk instead of heavy cream.
- Add the cream right before serving for the best texture and appearance.
- Stir gently so the drink stays fizzy.
- This drink is best served immediately and does not store well once mixed.
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