Love Italian Soda but not all the sugar? Today I will share how to make a healthy no guilt version! Along with traditional recipes & a energy recipe that will change your life.
I remember the first one I tried as a young teenager, I was on college campus for a 4H Congress event & there was a barista that offered Italian Soda. I chose a Mocha Cream, strangley enough chocolate is STILL one of my favorites!
First decide on a flavor. Maybe a light fizzy citris, fruity or something rich & velvety. This will help narrow what syrup or juice to get. Yes, for a healthy version make it with juice! If you find it to tart; add a Tablespoon of Honey or Agave to sweeten.
Next why not drink out of a fun glass? I found these colored mason jars with a handle & lid, LOVE them! Complete the look with striped straws, everyone will know whos glass is whos.
SO what all do we need to make these delicious drinks?
It’s really quite easy also super fun to set out ingredients for your guests to make their own during Birthday parties, weddings, or events. You can also have a selection of toppings to choose from, fruit, chocolate shavings, sprinkles, whip cream etc. It’s up to you!
Checklist:
- Syrup in the flavor of your choice
- Soda Water
- Optional Half & Half : add to make Italian Cream Soda
Lets start with a traditional recipe. Find Cherry syrup at your local grocer usually near the coffee, or soda section. The flavors stores carry are usually limited, find a wide variety of flavors like Black Cherry, Blood Orange, Lemon, Lime etc. online here. Most have sugar free option too, they are actually good, in case your wondering.
Now how much syrup to use?
This will depend on a couple variables. What is the size of glass: 12oz, 16oz, 24oz & what flavor intensity do you like? Barely there, or bold? A good amount of syrup to start with using a 12 or 16oz glass is 1oz or 1 pump of syrup. My favorite “magic” ratio is a 1.5oz of syrup per 12 oz drink glass . If you don’t want to buy a pump (these are a must for parties, no spilling) A jigger or shot glass can also work for a measuring device, this will bring consistency in beverage.
Fill glass with ice, measure syrup into glass, SLOWLY pour soda water in. TaDa! You have a Italian Soda! If you prefer Italian Cream Soda leave some room at the top for a heafty splash of Half & Half, 2 tablespoons up to a 1/3 cup, these are averages of how much cream to use in a Italian Cream Soda. You will quickly discover your “magic” ratio. Why use Half & Half? It will not curdle with the syrup. No one wants a curdled drink! This can happen if you use Milk.
Are you ready for some recipes?!
Here are a few to get the flavor ideas started.
Cherry Lime
- 3/4oz Cherry Syrup
- 3/4oz Lime Syrup
- Soda water
Tigers Blood
- 3/4oz Watermelon Syrup
- 3/4oz Strawberry Syrup
- 1/4oz Coconut Syrup
Dreamsicle
- 1oz Orange
- 1/2oz Vanilla
- Soda water
- Half & Half
Tiramisu
- 1/2oz Coffee Syrup or brew strong 4 oz cup
- 1/2oz Vanilla Syrup
- 1/2oz Chocolate Syrup
- 1/4oz Amerretto or Almond Syrup
- Soda Water
- Half & Half
What about the energy drink recipe?
I’m glad you asked! It’s easy to make like a 1 syrup soda, just with many benefits for us adults. I’m not sure about you, but I know I need all the energy boost I can get to keep up with busy days.
These Italian soda recipes are made with Smart Products. Why? They increase energy, increase focus, are anti-inflammitory, increase our metabolism, & curb cravings that can help with weight loss. Smart Products are all natural no synthetics to worry about, they work with your body naturally. Why take a huge pill when you can mix up your supplement in a delicious drink to enjoy. They are sugar free, & glutan free to. This means no sugar crash mid-day like what can happen with other energy drinks. It’s not very healthy to drink pots of coffee all day either due to all the caffiene.
I personally use them for the energy, anti-inflammitory benefits & have lost 16 pounds without trying! Just the energy difference has been amazing. Try a sample to find out if it will help you like it has helped me.
Coffee Italian Soda
- 1 Smart Coffee or your own brew 4oz or 1 1/2oz coffee syrup
- Soda Water
My favorite is this Chocolate Coffee recipe
- 1 Smart Coffee
- 1 oz Chocolate Syrup
- Soda Water
- Half & Half
Thai Italian Soda
- 1 Smart Coffee
- 1 tbl Honey
- 1 oz Vanilla Syrup
- Cardomom pod
- dash Cinnamon
- Vanilla Bean optional
- Soda Water
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I hope you found this helpful. I wont turn down a soda if you would like to get me one!
