Raspberry Italian Soda (Two Ways!)
Servings: 1 Serving
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
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 ice, 2 tablespoons raspberry syrup, 7 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 raspberries, Whipped 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.
Nutrition Facts
Raspberry Italian Soda (Two Ways!)
Serving Size
1 drink
Amount per Serving
Calories
159
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
15
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
17
mg
6
%
Sodium
77
mg
3
%
Potassium
43
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
30
g
10
%
Sugar
30
g
33
%
Protein
0.4
g
1
%
Vitamin A
221
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
30
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
