Raspberry Italian Soda
This Raspberry Italian Soda is a delicious, fruity variation of cream soda that’s sweet, fizzy, and creamy. It’s also incredibly easy to make, so it’s a quick, delicious drink for the summer or parties.
If you love cream soda, then this is the recipe for you. This Italian cream soda uses Torani raspberry syrup for sweet berry flavor, ginger ale for a fizzy base, whipped cream, and fresh raspberries. It’s absolutely delicious and ridiculously easy. We love it, and we think you will, too.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It only uses 4 simple ingredients.
- It’s so easy to make. Just pour, top, and serve.
- The fizzy, fruity flavor is perfect for a hot day or a sweet treat.
🛒Ingredients
This recipe uses 4 ingredients, and they’re all available at your local grocery store in one quick trip. We’ve listed them all here, but you can find the exact amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Torani raspberry syrup
- Ginger ale
- Cream
- Ice cubes
- Whipped cream
- Fresh raspberries
🔪 How to Make Italian Raspberry Soda
Making this recipe only takes about 5 minutes. Just pour and garnish, and you’re all set.
Step 1: Layer the Soda
Add raspberry syrup to the bottom of your glass, then pour the ginger ale on top. Slowly pour in the cream.
Step 2: Garnish
Top with whipped cream and a fresh raspberry, and enjoy!
📝Variations
- Use different berry syrups for different soda flavors.
- Club soda can be used in place of ginger ale.
- You can use half and half if you don’t have cream. Regular milk is too thin, though.
- Try making raspberry-flavored ginger ale ice cubes for your drink.
If you love the idea of a fruity cream soda like this one, then check out our strawberry cream soda.
🥄 Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Large glass
🥫 Storage
This recipe makes one drink, so you shouldn’t need to store it. Storing is not recommended, as the ginger ale will go flat.
What to Serve with This Raspberry Cream Soda
This refreshing, fruity soda is the perfect drink for all your favorite barbecue and grilling foods because it’s full of classic summer flavors. You can also enjoy it on its own as a sweet afternoon snack.
💭 Tips
- Keep everything cold until ready to make your soda so it’s as refreshing as possible.
- Don’t stir your soda. Part of the visual of this drink is the layered look.
- Serve this immediately for the best flavor, and serve it when people are thirsty. You can’t store it for later.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Italian soda is a carbonated soft drink made with carbonated water and flavored syrup. Cream is often added, as well.
No, it’s not. Italian soda was invented in 1925 in the United States. It gets its name from the flavored Italian syrups that were used to make it.
No, you simply pour in the individual ingredients. The layered look is a signature part of Italian sodas.
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🧾Recipe Card
Want to make this recipe? Print the recipe card below, or pin this recipe, so you can find it later.
Raspberry Italian Soda
Equipment
- serving glasses
- Straws
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Torani raspberry syrup
- 12 ounces ginger ale
- ¼ cup cream
- 5 ice cubes
- Whipped cream
- Fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Pour raspberry syrup in the bottom of your glass, then pour ginger ale on top of the syrup.
- Slowly pour in cream and top with whipped cream and a fresh cherry or raspberry.
- Add a straw, stir slightly, and enjoy!
