Italian Soda Recipe
Available in many flavors, try our pomegranate lemonade Italian soda
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Ingredients
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Syrup & Flavor
Carbonation & Mix
Garnish
Method
Syrup & Flavor
Measure flavor base
In a small measuring cup or mixing glass, combine 2 tablespoons pomegranate syrup, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon simple syrup. Stir briskly until fully combined. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding up to 1 teaspoon more simple syrup if desired.
Assemble Italian Soda
Fill a tall glass about three-quarters full with crushed ice (approximately 1 cup).
Pour the pomegranate-lemon mixture over the ice, letting it settle at the bottom.
Slowly pour 8 ounces of chilled club soda or sparkling water over the back of a spoon or down the side of the glass to preserve effervescence and create a layered look. Pour until the glass is nearly full, leaving about 1/2 inch at the top.
Gently stir 1–2 times with a bar spoon to distribute the flavor without flattening the carbonation. If you prefer a stronger pomegranate flavor, stir more thoroughly.
Garnish & Serve
Garnish with a lemon wheel on the rim, scatter 1 tablespoon pomegranate arils on top if using, and add a mint sprig for aroma. Serve immediately with a straw.