Cherry Italian Cream Sodas made with a 2-ingredient recipe for homemade cherry syrup! Homemade cream sodas are simple drinks that feel so fancy!
This Italian cream soda recipe is simple to make, using an easy homemade sweet syrup, cream and soda. This Italian soda with cream is a delightful and festive drink for any special occasion!
Simple Italian Cherry Cream Sodas
These cherry cream sodas take any holiday event or party from good, to great in an instant! Everyone loves a pretty drink that also tastes amazing too. We typically make cream sodas with a store bought syrup, but for this recipe we are making our own and it does not disappoint!
We love serving these homemade Italian cream sodas at holiday parties or even special family events. They make a beautiful addition to any party, any time we serve them they are a huge hit! Sometimes I even extend the Italian theme to the dinner as well, it is always a huge success to say the least.
Why we think you will love this amazing homemade cream soda
In case you need more convincing to give this recipe a try, read on for why we enjoy it so much.
- Pretty and tasty too. Just look at how pretty these drinks are! They are a great party treat, they feel elegant but are made easy in your own kitchen! They taste amazing and are so attractive too!
- Simple ingredients. This fun and festive treat is so easy to make. With just 4 main ingredients you will have a fantastic drink to surprise your family and friends with.
- Comes together fast! What is so great about this recipe is that it is quick to prepare. I can whip up a drink super fast and make a few in a short period of time.
Cherry Italian Cream Soda Ingredients
Cherries: You will need 1 16-ounce jar of maraschino cherries, stems removed, for the amazing taste we are aiming for with these sodas.
Sugar: Adding in 1 cup of sugar will give these drinks a perfectly sweet taste.
Half & half cream: Using 1-2 tablespoons of half & half will create a great balance of flavors in this cream soda.
Cherry lemon lime soda: You need ½ cup of cherry lemon lime soda for each glass of cream soda you are making.
Optional ingredients: To top off these amazing cream sodas, you can add whipped cream and a whole maraschino cherry on top, if desired
Step by step on how to make Cherry Italian Cream Sodas
Sweet syrup
Start by emptying the entire 16-ounce jar of cherries (and cherry juice) into a blender. Be sure to remove any stems before though, you don’t want those included. Then, add in the sugar and blend well until the mixture is thin and uniform in texture.
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, until the syrup has thickened and chilled.
Soda assembly
To make the sodas, add ice cubes to each glass. Then, measure 1/2 cup of cherry lemon lime soda and pour into each glass. If you have larger/tall glasses, you can double all of the ingredients. Next, add about 1-2 tablespoons of the homemade cherry syrup to each glass. After that, top with 1-2 tablespoons half & half. If you want to make them extra special and fancy, add whipped cream and a cherry on top!
The sodas look super pretty layered, but I always add a straw and encourage everyone to give them a stir before drinking.
Serve and enjoy!
Cherry Italian Cream Sodas
Ingredients
- 16 oz jar maraschino cherries stems removed
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp half & half
- ½ cup cherry lemon lime soda 1/2 cup in each glass
- whipped cream & additional maraschino cherries for topping, if desired
Instructions
- Sweet syrup: Start by emptying the entire16-ounce jar of cherries (and cherry juice) into a blender. Be sure to remove any stems before though, you don't want those included. Then, add in the sugar and blend well until the mixture is thin and uniform in texture.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, until the syrup has thickened and chilled.
- Soda assembly: To make the sodas, add ice cubes to each glass. Then, measure 1/2 cup of cherry lemon lime soda and pour into each glass. If you have larger/tall glasses, you can double all of the ingredients. Next, add about 1-2 tablespoons of the homemade cherry syrup to each glass. After that, top with 1-2 tablespoons half & half. If you want to make them extra special and fancy, add whipped cream and a cherry on top!
- The sodas look super pretty layered, but I always add a straw and encourage everyone to give them a stir before drinking. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
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How long is the homemade cherry sweet syrup good for?
You can store leftover cherry syrup in an enclosed jar and in the fridge for up to a month. Meaning you can enjoy these sodas for weeks to come with less effort, yay!
HOW LONG WILL CREAM SODAS LAST?
These drinks are intended to be made and enjoyed immediately to maximize their appeal and flavor. If you wanted to make a large batch ahead of time you can, but I highly suggest serving within a couple hours.
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Cherry Italian Cream Sodas are made with a simple 2-ingredient homemade cherry syrup recipe! This homemade cream soda is an amazing drink to serve at a party or family event, it feels elegant yet is so easy to make at home!
Cindy says
Just made this with Splenda and diet cherry 7-up. Fantastic!
Jessica says
I’m so glad you liked them Cindy!!