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Instructions
1
Add crushed ice to a 16 ounce glass, enough to fill it about 2/3 of the way.
2
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).
3
Add your desired amount of flavored syrup. More syrup will make the drink sweeter, and less will keep it mildly flavored.
4
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.”
5
Mix the drink up a little to blend all of the flavors together.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Make Syrup the Day Before 🍯Prepare your flavored simple syrup a day in advance and chill it thoroughly; this allows flavors to fully develop and marry together while ensuring the syrup is cold enough to prevent the soda from becoming diluted when mixed.
- Cream Floats Best When Chilled ❄️Store your heavy cream or half-and-half in the freezer for 15-20 minutes before pouring; this keeps it from immediately mixing with the syrup and carbonated water, creating that signature beautiful layered Italian soda effect.
- Fresh Crushed Ice Over Regular Cubes 🧊Use freshly crushed ice rather than cubes—it chills the drink faster and creates a more luxurious texture while melting more slowly to prevent premature dilution throughout the drink's life.
- Syrup-to-Carbonation Ratio Control 🥤Use a 1:2 ratio of syrup to carbonated water as your baseline, then adjust to personal preference; this prevents the drink from becoming overly sweet or flat while allowing guests to customize their own drinks at parties.
- Add Carbonated Water Last for Maximum Fizz ✨Pour the carbonated water in just before serving rather than ahead of time to preserve all the bubbles and maintain that crisp, effervescent sensation throughout the drink experience.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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