Berry Italian Cream Soda

Beat the heat this summer with a refreshing Berry Italian Cream Soda! This fizzy delight combines sweet and tangy berries with rich cream for a deliciously unique drink. Learn how to make this easy recipe at home, explore creative variations, and discover the best serving tips to impress your guests. Click to dive into the full recipe and unleash your creativity with this vibrant summertime favorite!

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Ingredients

1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)

1 cup sparkling water or club soda

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ice cubes

Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine the mixed berries and sugar over medium heat. Stir gently and simmer for about 5 minutes, until the berries start to break down and release their juices. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Strain the berry mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds, pressing down to extract all the juice. You should have about 1/4 cup of berry syrup. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and vanilla extract until it slightly thickens, creating a whipped cream-like texture.

Fill serving glasses with ice cubes about halfway up.

Add 2 tablespoons of the berry syrup into each glass.

Slowly pour sparkling water or club soda over the ice and syrup, filling the glasses to about 3/4 full.

Using a spoon, gently stir to combine the berry syrup with the sparkling water.

Top each drink with a generous dollop of the whipped cream mixture.

Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a few whole berries on top for an extra pop of color.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 4