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Cherry Vanilla Cream Soda

A refreshing and nostalgic drink featuring cherry syrup, vanilla, sparkling water, and a splash of heavy cream for a rich finish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Drinks, Snack
Cuisine: American, Retro
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Drink Base
  • 1 cup ice cubes or nugget ice
  • 2-3 tbsp cherry syrup Torani or homemade
  • 1 tsp vanilla syrup or 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup club soda chilled
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream or half-and-half
Garnish
  • 1 maraschino cherry
  • 1 dollop whipped cream optional

Equipment

  • Highball Glass
  • Straw
  • Long Spoon

Method
 

  1. Fill a tall glass to the top with ice cubes.
  2. Pour the cherry syrup and vanilla syrup over the ice.
  3. Slowly pour the club soda into the glass, leaving about an inch of room at the top.
  4. Gently pour the heavy cream over the top of the soda. It will sink and swirl.
  5. Top with whipped cream and a cherry if desired.
  6. Add a straw and stir gently to combine flavors before sipping.

Notes

To prevent curdling, ensure the soda is very cold and add the cream last. Do not mix acid syrups (like lime) with cream directly.