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How To: Italian Sodas

Perfect for a party (and so much easier to pull off than you might think!) Perfect to make at home for one, or to serve a crowd.
Total Time 1 minute

Ingredients

  • Clear Cups with Lids I prefer 20 oz
  • Straws
  • Flavored Syrups
  • Ice preferably crushed or pebble style
  • Soda water/sparkling water/seltzer
  • Half and half or creamer

Instructions

  • Fill cup about half way with ice.
  • Add several pumps of flavored syrup (start with 4-6 for a 20 oz cup)
  • Add sparkling water about 1-1 1/2" from the top.
  • Add a splash of half and half (about 1 tablespoon).
  • Stir with a straw and serve!

Notes

Note

  • Berry flavored syrups work the best, other flavors are fun for mixing and matching.
  • Coffee creamer also works as a great cream option.
  • In place of sparkling water, you can use lightly flavored options like LaCroix, or even Fresca, Sprite, or Ginger Ale.
  • feel free to use Feel free to mix and match flavors or add fresh fruit garnishes like cherries, strawberries, or lime or lemon wedges.
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