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Homemade Fruit Cream Soda

Refreshing Homemade Fruit Cream Soda for Summer Sips

Homemade Fruit Cream Soda is a refreshing summer drink made with fresh fruit, sugar, and cream.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fruit Syrup
  • 1.5 cups chopped fresh fruit like strawberries or raspberries
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar for sweetness
  • 1 cup warm water to dissolve the sugar
For the Soda
  • club soda or carbonated water for fizziness
  • to taste cream adjust for lighter taste

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • fine-mesh strainer
  • glasses

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of warm water and ¾ cup of granulated sugar. Stir over medium heat until dissolved, about 2-3 minutes. Add 1 ½ cups of chopped fruit and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Remove from heat and strain mixture into a clean bowl using a fine-mesh strainer. Discard solids and let cool to room temperature for about 15-20 minutes.
  3. Fill your favorite glasses halfway with ice cubes.
  4. Pour 4 tablespoons of cooled fruit syrup over the ice in each glass. Add club soda or carbonated water until about three-quarters full.
  5. Top with a splash of cream, stir gently to combine, and adjust cream to your liking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 30gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use ripe fruits for the best flavor. Store leftover syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer use.

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