Find out how easy it is to make your own Cherry Italian Cream Sodas at home!
There are few things that I look forward to more during the hot summer months than cold, refreshing beverages. I swear I drink about three times as much during the summer as I do during the winter and I’m not talking cocktails people 😉 Italian Cream Sodas are so simple to make and are ALWAYS a crowd-pleaser. During the summer (which apparently started in early May this year), I crave flavors like cherry and lemon and this cherry version of an Italian Cream Soda is one of my very favorites.
I love how a special drink or punch can turn a meal into an occasion. Whether we’re grilling out or making some sandwiches – throw in an Italian Cream Soda and the family feels like it’s a party! The kids love to try out different flavors of syrup and if we’re feeling really festive I might top the sodas with some whipped cream 🙂
This is a very basic recipe for Italian Cream Soda that you can personalize by changing up the Torani syrup flavors. Mix and match to your heart’s content and the sugar-free syrups are just as wonderful. If you’re making these for a party, pick up three or four flavors and let your guests make their own personalized drinks.
Cherry Italian Cream Soda
Ingredients
- 6 oz club soda
- 2 oz Cherry flavored Torani syrup or your favorite flavor
- 1 oz heavy cream or half and half
- ice
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass two thirds full with ice.
- Pour in flavored syurp.
- Top off with club soda.
- Float the cream on top.
- Stir just before drinking.
- If you are experiencing curdling, try mixing the syrup and cream first and then adding the club soda.
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rosy says
I HAD ONE OF THESE THE CHERRY ONE AT OLIVE GARDEN BOUT 5 YEARS AGO, SO TASTY!
SO GLAD TO FIND THE RECIPE TO MAKE IT MYSELF!! OF COURSE OLIVE GARDEN DOESN’T MAKE THEM ANYMORE! SAD! THANK YOU!!!
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Ami says
These were soooooo good. I never realized club soda could taste so yummy. I used sugar free black cherry syrup and fat free half and half and it was still wonderful. Thanks for the recipe, it’s a hit in my house.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Aren’t they delicious Ami? So easy too! I’m so happy you enjoyed it and I love the black cherry – YUM!!
Karla says
This looks so refreshing!
I’d love for you to share this on Much Ado About Monday at Huckleberry Love. Visiting from Uncommon Designs.
Karla
http://www.huckleberrylove.com/2013/06/much-ado-about-monday-no-15-and-giveaway.html
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Karla!
Maria B says
This looks so delicious I can’t wait to try it. I also wanted to let you know that this recipe has been featured on Krafty Cards etc’s Recipe Round-up #3 ~ Italian Style. You can view the full post here: http://kraftycardsetc.blogspot.com/2013/06/recipe-round-up-3-italian-style.html.
Have a great week!
Maria
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Maria! And thanks for including me in the round-up!
Penny says
I saw these and instantly thought, SANTA!! Great for a Christmas in July!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! That is such fun idea Penny – love it!
Deborah says
I have always wanted to try making Italian Sodas at home. This is so easy!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Really so simple and the variations are endless – so fun too!
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
I love homemade soda. I prefer over the store bought soda any day. This looks delicious! Pinned.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh me too – for sure! Thanks so much for the pin Jennie!
Stephanie says
This looks so delicious!! I need to make some of these for my family!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I just love how easy they are Stephanie. Thank you!
Happy Valley Chow says
These sound soooo good! Perfect summer drink that I cannot wait to try. Feel free to stop by my link party and share some of your fantastic recipes 🙂
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Totally easy and so refreshing too! Thanks for stopping by!
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos says
Love these, Trish! So pretty and vibrantly colored!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I love the cherry version Becca – it’s super yummy! Thank you!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
I NEED one of these today – we’re in the high 90’s here and this cream soda would be the perfect treat. So pretty, too!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yes you do! Thanks Ashley!
Shannon says
My BF LOVEs cherries, so I will be making at least a few of these over the summer.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Once you have the bottle of syrup it’s too easy not to 🙂 Thanks for stopping by Shannon!
Debbie says
I want to make the Italian ice soda and I live in North Alabama and cannot find the Syrup would you suggest where on my located at