Beat the summer heat with a refreshing glass of homemade fruit cream soda. This easy-to-make beverage is a delightful blend of fresh fruit, creamy sweetness, and fizzy bubbles. And it’s only four ingredients!
With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a refreshing drink that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you choose to use strawberries, raspberries, or any other fruit you love, this recipe is incredibly versatile. So, grab your favorite fruits and let’s get started!
Some people have called these Italian Cream Sodas, others Irish Cream Sodas. In general they are a simple fruit cream soda that is creamy and refreshing and absolutely delicious.
If you love to make your own drinks, you’ll love this two ingredient pineapple ice or this fun copycat sonic ocean water.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- The most delicious way to cool off in the hot summer sun, or the perfect treat on a cold winter’s night. It doesn’t matter what time of year you enjoy these, they are amazing!
- They only need FOUR ingredients and one of those ingredients is actually FRESH fruit of your choice.
- It’s always fun to make things at home. You save money that way, and the homemade version is usually much better than the store-bought version.
What are the best flavors of Italian Cream Soda?
While I truly believe this is a bit subjective, any fresh fruit you enjoy can be made into a delicious Italian Cream Soda. Our favorites are:
- strawberry
- blueberry
- pineapple
- raspberry
- watermelon
- canteloupe
- mango
- cherry
- apple
- grape
Do you need Torani Syrup to make this?
No Torani syrup is in this recipe at all. This is about as homemade as you can get, since you will basically making your own syrup.
And even with that, this recipe doesn’t take too long to make at all.
Plus you can make up the syrups ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. This means you can make your sodas anytime you want them.
What is the difference between Italian Soda and Italian Cream Soda?
Only one thing – half and half or any type of cream. A traditional Italian Soda is a sparkling soda. Whereas an Italian Cream Soda has half and half or an added cream.
These sodas here are Italian Cream Sodas, but you could technically leave out the cream and enjoy them as traditional Italian Soda!
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Recipe for Italian Cream Sodas
Homemade Cream Sodas
Ingredients
To Make Homemade Fruit Syrup
- 1 ½ cups fruit chopped
- ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cups warm water
For the Sodas
- Homemade Fruit Syrup
- Club Soda or Carbonated Water
- Cream we used half and half
Instructions
To Make Fruit Syrup
- In a pan on the stove top on high, add 1 cup of warm water and 1 cup of sugar and stir them together. Add the fruit and bring it to a boil. Boil for about a minute and then turn down to simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain the liquid and discard the fruit. Allow the syrup to cool completely before using. Can be stored in the fridge in sealed jar for about 2 weeks.
- You now have your homemade fruit syrup which can be added to all kinds of things, but for this we are going to use it for creamy delicious Irish sodas.
Making Cream Sodas
- Fill your glass to the top with ice. Pour 4 Tablespoons of the fruit syrup in over the ice. Add the carbonated water or club soda filling it about 3/4 full. Now add a splash or more of the cream. To be honest, it goes a long way.
- Stir when you're ready to drink and enjoy!
These sound so good. Lovely idea. I’m going to try these today. Thanks.
Jennie, let me know what you think… they are really easy and the syrup lasts awhile so its nice to have for a few days!
I love the little bottles! So cute! And I love that you’ve made them with fruit. So sweet.
I made this with fresh strawberries that are in season in NJ right now. It was so delicious!! Even some of the “picky” kids loved it. Thanks for this great recipe; I can’t wait to try it with blueberries.
@Ellen, I’m so glad you tried it, and that your kiddo’s enjoyed it as well. I have a picky one and she did refuse to try it but the four that did have them, loved them!
The difference fruit combinations are endless, and that’s what I love about them. Happy Summer!
This is the best refreshment this summer. What a great idea to make for the kids.
I aboslutely love these! Just made some syrup yesterday for the party we are having today – did a taste test about an hour ago, and OMG smooth, creamy, fruity, and cold! Perfect drink for a long game 😀 They also have a gorgeous professional display when put together in wine glasses.
I aboslutely love these! Just made some syrup yesterday for the party we are having today – did a taste test about an hour ago, and OMG smooth, creamy, fruity, and cold! Perfect drink for a long game 😀 They also have a gorgeous professional display when put together in wine glasses.
I know this is old, but pinterest lead me to you! These look delicious, but. Have to ask. Where did you get those bottles? They are adorable
Hi Kendall, I got the milk bottles from Shop Sweet Lulu. She has such fun stuff and it’s great for presentation: https://www.shopsweetlulu.com/category/Milk-Bottles-and-Glassware/c4
I’ll definitely be making these for my boys’ birthday party this month. They’re turning 1 and 4 this month. Thanks so much for sharing these delicious looking drinks. I like to make gingerale and strawberry soda occasionally, but these creamed versions look double yum!
I aboslutely love these! Just made some syrup yesterday for the party we are having today – did a taste test about an hour ago, and OMG smooth, creamy, fruity, and cold! Perfect drink for a long game 😀 They also have a gorgeous professional display when put together in wine glasses.
This looks so good! What a great combination of flavors!