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Strawberry Italian Soda

Published: Apr 25, 2021 by Terri Gilson · Modified: May 12, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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A few years ago, my daughter took a cooking class through her Girl Guides group and Italian Soda was one of the recipes she made. It tasted sooo good and looked so easy to make,  I decided to park the idea until I had time to make my own version. Well,  that time is now! This Strawberry Italian Soda is made with ingredients you're more likely to have on hand, like strawberry sundae syrup, sparkling water and whipped cream (spray can).

Strawberry Italian Soda in a glass with strawberries, sprinkles and ice surrounding it

Most Italian sodas use special syrups, but you don't need that for this recipe. It's the perfect non- alcoholic drink for a kids, a special meal, movie night, summer sippin' or any day!

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  • 🥘 Ingredients
  • 🔪How to make Italian Soda
  • 💭 Italian Soda vs. Italian Cream Soda
  • 📖 Variations
  • 👪 Serving Size
  • 🌡️Storage
  • ❔Frequently Asked Questions
  • ⭐ Reviews
  • 📋 Strawberry Italian Soda Recipe
  • 🍹More Mocktails!

🥘 Ingredients

If you've never had Italian soda, it's not only refreshing, you'll be surprised at how simple it is to make, with only a few ingredients:

  • strawberry sundae syrup
  • ice
  • whipped cream
  • sparkling water

*See recipe card for quantities

ingredients for Italian soda on a brown wooden panelled surface

🔪How to make Italian Soda

  1. Add crushed ice to a tall glass and pour in the sundae syrup.
  2. Add the sparkling water.
  3. Spray in a little whipped cream
  4. Stir in whipped cream
a collage of 4 photos showing how to make Italian soda
hand holding up Italian soda at an angle, with ice and strawberries in the background

GARNISH:  Whipped cream, berries and sprinkles (if desired)

💭 Italian Soda vs. Italian Cream Soda

Italian soda and Italian cream soda are very similar and they are often used interchangeably. Mine is a bit of a hybrid because generally, Italian cream soda is made with a heavy cream. Instead, I prefer to use a light whipped cream and spray a little in, then mix it around and top the drink with more light whipped cream.

📖 Variations

  • Syrup: You can go out and buy the special syrup, if you so desire, but it's not necessary.
  • WW friendly version: You could use a sugar-free syrup to reduce the calories, but you'd need to buy the special syrup (i.e. Torani) as I was not able to find a brand of reduced sugar or sugar-free sundae syrup in strawberry flavor (only caramel or chocolate). This drink is high in points because of the sugar in the sundae sauce.
  • Whipped Cream: you can also use real whipped cream instead of the spray whipped cream. And you don't need to use the light version (that just happens to be the one I always have on hand). However, it will increase the calories in this drink.
  • Flavor Varieties: You can even use different flavored syrups and different fruit. You could also add more fresh fruit on top or even in the drink, itself.
  • Club Soda: Some recipes suggest using club soda, but I tried it and didn't enjoy the taste. I recommend sticking to the lemon or lime sparkling water.

👪 Serving Size

This no alcohol Italian drink makes 1 serving. However, you can half, double, triple or quadruple the recipe by clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust.

🌡️Storage

Store this Italian soda for up to 2 days in the fridge in an airtight juice jug.

❔Frequently Asked Questions

What is Italian soda?

An Italian soda is a soft drink made from carbonated water and flavored syrup.

What makes Italian soda different?

Italian soda is different because it doesn't contain caffeine like regular soda.

hand holding up Italian soda at an angle, with ice and strawberries in the background

If you're looking for non alcoholic Italian drinks, this Strawberry Italian Soda is a really easy, yet super tasty drink to make and you likely have the ingredients on hand. Bottoms up!

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Strawberry Italian Soda in a glass with strawberries, sprinkles and ice surrounding it
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📋 Strawberry Italian Soda Recipe

This Strawberry Italian soda, is a refreshing non-alcoholic drink. It's very easy to make, with only a few ingredients, like strawberry sundae syrup, sparkling water and whipped cream. It's the perfect mocktail for celebrations, summer BBQ's or movie night.
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Course: drink
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: cream soda, Italian soda, mocktail, strawberry
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 270kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoon strawberry sundae syrup * you could substitute a sugar-free syrup if you prefer
  • 1 cup sparkling water approximately
  • ½ cup crushed ice
  • 1-2 tablespoon whipped cream * I use light

Garnish (optional)

  • fresh strawberries
  • colored sprinkles
  • whipped cream
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Instructions

  • Add crushed ice to a tall glass and pour in sundae syrup.
  • Add the sparkling water.
  • Spray a little whipped cream in.
  • Stir in whipped cream. *At this point, taste it to ensure it's sweet enough for your taste
    a collage of 4 photos showing how to make Italian soda

Garnish

  • Garnish with additional whipped cream, fresh strawberries and sprinkles. Serve immediately.
    Strawberry Italian Soda in a glass with strawberries, sprinkles and ice surrounding it

Notes

Nutrition Facts
📋 Strawberry Italian Soda Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 drink)
Calories 270 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 62mg3%
Potassium 5mg0%
Carbohydrates 60g20%
Sugar 52g58%
Protein 2g4%
Calcium 15mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 270kcal (14%) | Carbohydrates: 60g (20%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 2g (3%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Sodium: 62mg (3%) | Potassium: 5mg | Sugar: 52g (58%) | Calcium: 15mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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