Fountain Drink Recipe

Choose a clean 12‑16 oz serving glass. Fill the glass about three‑quarters full with fresh ice cubes (approximately 1 cup).

Select and Pour

Pick your desired fountain soda from the available options (cola, lemon‑lime, root beer, orange, etc.). Dispense about 1 cup (250 ml) of the selected soda into the ice‑filled glass, pouring down the side to reduce foaming.

If the soda foams heavily, pause, let the foam settle for 10–15 seconds, then continue pouring slowly until the liquid level reaches about 1/2 inch below the rim.

Top off with an extra 1/4 cup (60 ml) of chilled soda if needed to reach the desired fill level.

Citrus

If you want a citrus note, squeeze the juice of 1 lime or lemon wedge into the drink and drop the wedge into the glass.

Syrups and Mix‑ins

For flavored variations, add 1 teaspoon of cherry syrup, vanilla syrup, or grenadine to the glass. Stir gently with a straw or bar spoon 2–3 gentle rotations to integrate without losing too much carbonation.

Herb Garnish

For a refreshing touch, slap a mint sprig between your palms to release oils and place it on top of the drink.

Add a straw and, if desired, a cocktail cherry on a pick. Serve immediately while carbonated and cold.

If preparing multiple drinks, repeat steps for each glass and discard any leftover open fountain soda that has lost carbonation.