Strawberry Italian Cream Soda

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Strawberry Italian Cream Soda is the perfect refreshing summer drink - made with strawberry syrup, club soda and (dairy-free) milk.

It's strawberry season! Strawberries have been one of my favorite fruits for as long as I can remember. I can eat an entire carton of themself in one sitting if I don't portion them out. So what could be more refreshing on a hot summer day than a strawberry flavored sparkling drink?

Tall glass with a yellow straw and strawberry garnish on top. Bowl of strawberries and the syrup sit in the background.

What is strawberry italian cream soda?

Italian Cream Soda is the combination of sparkling water or club soda, mixed with half-and-half (or in this version, dairy free oat milk) and strawberry syrup. The drink is then garnished with a fresh strawberry.

Ingredients

Strawberry syrup
sparkling water or club soda
milk (dairy-free if desired) or half-and-half
fresh strawberries for garnish
ice

Instructions

First, fill two large glasses with ice.

Then add in the sparkling water or club soda ⅔ of the way.

Next, pour in strawberry syrup and dairy choice and stir to combine.

Strawberry syrup being poured into the glass.

Garnish the rim of the glass with a fresh strawberry.

Complete drink, sitting on a wooden background.

FAQ

What's the difference between Italian soda and Italian cream soda?

The dairy (or non-dairy) swirled into the drink is what makes an Italian cream soda. You can also top an Italian cream soda with whipped cream if desired.

Is Italian cream soda better than regular soda?

Regular soda, at least in the US, has a lot of artifical ingredients. Italian cream soda has mostly natural ingredients (dependent upon the syrup and milk or milk alternative you use.)

Is there caffeine in an Italian cream soda?

No, italian sodas are made with club soda which is not caffeinated.

Close up of drink with yellow straw and strawberry garnish on a wooden backround with bowl of strawberries next to it.

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