Refreshing Creamy Raspberry Cream Soda
A quick and easy homemade creamy raspberry cream soda that combines fresh raspberry syrup with a smooth cream base and sparkling water for a nostalgic, refreshing drink perfect for summer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (125g) fresh raspberries
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream (can substitute with coconut cream)
- 4 cups (960ml) club soda or sparkling water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Make the raspberry syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine fresh raspberries, granulated sugar, and water. Place over medium heat and stir occasionally until sugar dissolves and mixture starts to simmer, about 7-8 minutes.
- Simmer and reduce: Lower heat and let syrup gently simmer for another 5 minutes, breaking down raspberries with a spoon as it cooks until thickened and rich pink-red color.
- Strain the syrup: Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a bowl to remove seeds and pulp. Press gently to extract liquid. Set aside to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
- Prepare the creamy base: Whisk together heavy cream and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Mix the soda: In a large pitcher, combine cooled raspberry syrup, creamy vanilla mixture, lemon juice, and chilled club soda or sparkling water. Stir gently to combine, preserving the fizz.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the creamy raspberry cream soda over, and stir gently. Optionally garnish with fresh raspberries or a sprig of mint.
Notes
Ensure the raspberry syrup is fully cooled before mixing with cream and soda to prevent curdling or losing fizz. Stir gently after adding sparkling water to preserve bubbles. For a thicker cream soda, increase heavy cream to ¾ cup but adjust sugar accordingly. Raspberry syrup can be stored in the fridge up to 5 days; soda best consumed within 24 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz (240 ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 1.5
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