French Soda
Also sometimes called an Italian cream soda, the creamy and fizzy French Soda is the perfect way to cool off in the summertime. Use your favorite flavor of syrup or dream up new flavor combinations.
Servings 1 drink
Calories 133kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces flavored simple syrup to taste
- 6 ounces club soda
- ½ ounce half-and-half
- ice
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass with ice, then fill it up to ¼-way with flavored simple syrup, such as vanilla or strawberry. (If you don't want it to be too sweet, add a little at first, continue with the recipe and then taste it. You can always add more.)
- Top with club soda. Stir gently to combine.
- Add a splash of cream over top. Stir if desired.
- Garnish with fresh fruit, herbs or a straw.
Notes
The beauty of the French soda is how easy it is to customize! Try one of these variations:
- Italian soda: Skip the splash of milk to make an Italian soda.
- More/less sweetness: Use more or less syrup when making an Italian soda.
- Ice cream float: Add a scoop of ice cream on top to turn your French soda into a float.
- Non-carbonated soda: If carbonation bothers you, use distilled water to make non-carbonated flavored water.
- Sugar-free Italian soda: Use sugar-free syrups to make your Italian soda
Nutrition
Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 49mg | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg
