How To Make Italian Soda

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How to make Italian Soda Here at Clawhammer Supply, nothing goes to waste! We had some leftover strawberry syrup from our Strawberry Lemon Saison brew day & we decided to make some Italian Sodas. This non-alcoholic beverage is fun for the whole family and a perfect way to cool off on a hot summer’s day! 

 

Full Recipe Video   

Ingredients Needed 

  • Strawberries
  • Ice ( optional ) 
  • Sparkling water, Club soda, or tonic water ( any flavorless drink will do! ) 
  • Whipped Cream 
  • Garnishes ( Maraschino Cherries) 
  • Optional: Sugar 

Heat Source: Stovetop burner 


Directions 

  1. Cut Strawberries into quarter like pieces
  2. Place strawberries in a pot on a heating element set to medium heat 
  3. Add 4oz of water and begin to stir 
  4. Stir and mix strawberries until desired consistency is reached ( approx. 20 minutes)  
  5.  Optional: Add sugar for additional sweetness
  6. Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool down 
  7. Put 3 tbsp. of strawberry syrup into a glass. We used standard 16oz pint glasses 
  8. Optional: Add Ice 
  9. Choose your desired beverage, sparkling water, club soda, or tonic water, and pour it into the glass. 
  10. Top off with whipped cream & other garnishes if you desire. 
  11. Enjoy with friends and family! 

How does it taste? 

The type of fruit and flavorless beverage you used will ultimately determine how your Italian Soda tastes! We found our strawberry Italian soda to be quite delicious. However, adding too much whipped cream to the top may make for a challenging drinking experience. We recommend trying this recipe with different fruit combinations and encourage you to share your concoctions in the comment section!


If you are looking for a recipe with a little more kick, check out our other homebrew videos and recipes!

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Kyle Brown is the owner of Clawhammer Supply, a small scale distillation and brewing equipment company which he founded in 2009. His passion is teaching people about the many uses of distillation equipment as well as how to make beer at home. When he isn't brewing beer or writing about it, you can find him at his local gym or on the running trail.

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