Cream Soda Recipe
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Ingredients
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Soda Base
Cream & Finish
Method
Prepare Glass & Ice
- 1
Chill glass and add ice
Chill a tall glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes if time allows. Fill the glass with ice (about 1 cup) to keep the drink cold and bubbly.
Build the Soda
- 2
Add syrups
If using vanilla syrup, pour 2 tablespoons into the chilled, ice-filled glass. If using vanilla extract instead, add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon simple syrup to help it dissolve and sweeten.
- 3
Add carbonated water
Slowly pour 2 cups (about 480 ml) of cold carbonated water over the back of a spoon into the glass to preserve bubbles and gently mix with the syrup. Pouring slowly reduces foam overflow.
- 4
Adjust sweetness
Taste the soda. If you want it sweeter, stir in up to 1 teaspoon simple syrup and mix gently.
Finish with Cream & Garnish
- 5
Float the cream
Gently pour 2 tablespoons heavy cream (or half-and-half) over the back of a spoon so it floats on top of the soda, creating the classic creamy layer. Alternatively, for a slightly frothier top, whisk the cream briefly (10–15 seconds) to loosen it before pouring.
- 6
Garnish and serve
Optionally grate a little nutmeg (about 1/4 teaspoon) or add a lemon twist over the top and drop in a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately with a straw and a long spoon so the drinker can stir the cream into the soda as desired.
