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Strawberry Italian Cream Soda

A refreshing, bubbly, and creamy cafe-style beverage featuring vibrant strawberry syrup, sparkling water, and rich heavy cream.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Beverage, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Drink Ingredients
  • 3-4 tbsp strawberry syrup store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup club soda or sparkling water, chilled
  • 2-3 tbsp heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1.5 cups ice cubed or crushed
  • 1 fresh strawberry for garnish

Equipment

  • Tall Glass
  • Straw
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

  1. Fill a tall glass almost to the rim with ice cubes or crushed ice.
  2. Pour the strawberry syrup directly over the ice, allowing it to pool at the bottom of the glass.
  3. Slowly pour the cold club soda over the ice until the glass is about 3/4 full, preserving the carbonation.
  4. Gently pour the heavy cream over the top of the drink, allowing it to cascade down into the sparkling water and syrup.
  5. Garnish the rim of the glass with a fresh strawberry.
  6. Serve immediately with a straw. Stir well before drinking to combine the layers.

Notes

Always add the dairy last, pouring it over the sparkling water, to prevent the acidic fruit syrup from curdling the cream.