Name: Easy Homemade Italian Soda
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 soda
Cuisine: American

February 3, 2026

Light and bursting with flavor, these Italian sodas are a wonderful warm weather refreshment. They’re perfect for an afternoon treat and a great drink option for group hangs or parties because they can be tailored to each person’s individual preferences. Naturally alcohol-free, these drinks can be enjoyed by teetotalers and kids alike (and if you want to spike them with alcohol, go right ahead).

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Easy Homemade Italian Soda

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 2 other allergens identified

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Instructions

Add crushed ice to a 16 ounce glass, enough to fill it about 2/3 of the way.

Fill the glass most of the way with carbonated water, leaving about an inch at the top (enough space for the flavored syrups or cream, if using).

Add your desired amount of flavored syrup. More syrup will make the drink sweeter, and less will keep it mildly flavored.

Add an optional splash of cream or half and half, if desired. This will turn the drink into an Italian cream soda, also called a “French soda.”

Mix the drink up a little to blend all of the flavors together.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Syrup Quality Matters 🍯
Use high-quality homemade or artisanal flavored syrups for a more authentic and sophisticated Italian soda experience, avoiding artificial flavors.
Cream Layer Technique 🥛
Pour cream slowly over the back of a spoon to create a beautiful layered effect, allowing the cream to float delicately on top of the carbonated water and syrup.
Ice Cube Pro Tip ❄️
Use crushed or pebble ice for the most authentic texture, as it melts more evenly and integrates better with the drink's components.
Flavor Balancing Trick 🌈
Start with a 1:1 ratio of syrup to carbonated water, then adjust to taste - some syrups are more concentrated than others.
Garnish for Elevation 🍒
Add a fresh herb sprig, fruit slice, or edible flower to transform your Italian soda from simple drink to Instagram-worthy beverage.

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Cooking with Conks

We’re Rachel & Emily Conklin (“Conks” for short), sisters, lifelong foodies, and the voices behind Cooking with Conks. We grew up in Southern California, surrounded by bold flavors, big family meals, and the kind of kitchen chaos that turns into inside jokes