Refreshingly Sweet Raspberry Cream Soda Recipe

Something is enchanting about making your own Raspberry Cream Soda at home. A fizzy, fruity preparation, it triumphs over all that can be packaged and sold in a market. I began obsessing over this drink the instant I first made it—one taste and I was a sucker for it since then. The taste of it just feels like a creamy variation on a summer soda, and it takes hardly a minute to prepare. Very simply, very delicious.

What is Raspberry Cream Soda All About?

Raspberry Cream Soda is a fizzy, sweet drink made by combining raspberry syrup with soda water and cream or milk. It is bubbly, creamy, and a tad tangy with a berry flavor—a delightful hydrate for the happy soul. Call it an Italian soda without the ice cream or a float without the ice cream. Fruitiness from the raspberries and silky finish from the cream. Light, bubbly, sweet, and refreshing, it is customizable to suit your needs.

Ingredients

For the raspberry syrup (makes about 1 cup):

• 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup water

For each serving:

• 2–3 tablespoons raspberry syrup
• ¾ cup club soda or sparkling water
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream or half-and-half
• Ice cubes
• Whipped cream (optional, for topping)

Raspberry Cream Soda Recipe Directions

1. Make the syrup:
2. Put raspberries, sugar, and water in a small pot. Cook for 10 minutes while mashing the berries as they cook.
3. Strain it:
4. Strain the syrup into a bowl through a fine-mesh sieve. Discard the pulp and leave the syrup cool.
5. Assemble the drink:
6. Fill a glass with ice. Pour the raspberry syrup, about 2-3 tablespoons.
7. Add fizz:
8. Top with club soda and stir gently.
9. To make it creamy:
10. Just drizzle or pour in the cream, then swirl it around gently. Don’t stir it too much-you should like that marbled effect.
11. For the topping (optional):
12. Add whipped cream and voila, you have an indulgence.

Storage Tips

• Store the rest of the raspberry syrup in the refrigerator for about 1 week.
• Store the syrup in a sealed jar or bottle.
• Shake before using; it gets a bit thick over time.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve cold with a funny straw or a mason jar glass.
• This will turn it into a float with a scoop of vanilla ice cream added along.
• Perfect for BBQs, summer brunches, and ensuring there are even leftovers for dessert drinks.

Pro Tips & Variations

• Swap the fruit: That fruit in the recipe can again be different: strawberries or even blackberries.
• Dairy-free? For a vegan version, replace dairy with coconut milk or almond milk.
• Less sweet? Only need about 1 tablespoon of syrup, or dilute it in plain soda water.
• Add herbs: A small sprig of mint or basil makes it look extra fancy.

FAQs

Is it possible to use store-bought raspberry syrup?

Yes, but homemade tastes better, and it is easy to control the sweetness.

Is it very sweet?

It can be, depending on how much syrup you put in it. Start light and add more.

Can I make it without cream?

Totally. It’s just as good even without cream.

Can this drink be gluten-free and vegan?

It’s gluten-free. For vegans, use plant-based milk and skip whipped cream.

Give It a Try!

This is the homemade Raspberry Cream Soda that you’ll taste, and after it, you’ll never crave the stuff in cans again. It’s easy, refreshing, and far more fun; whether you’re hosting or just cooling down, this drink is a total crowd pleaser.