Strawberry Italian Soda

Enjoy this non-caffeinated iced beverage of strawberry syrup, poured over ice with club soda, when the weather turns warm. Add some milk and some whipped cream on top!

Ingredients :

The strawberry syrup for

• 1/2 cup (100g) (100g) sugar
• 1/2 cups of water
• 1 1/2 cups (8 ounces) of hulled and quartered strawberries

The whipped cream

• 50 ml of thick cream
• 18g or two tablespoons of powdered sugar
• One-half teaspoon of vanilla extract
• A dash of salt

Regarding Italian soda

• 1/3 of a cup of strawberry syrup
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, fresh
• 3/4 cup (6 ounces) (6 ounces) cola soda
• Half-and-half, 2 tablespoons

Whipped cream to serve, garnished with Maraschino cherry

STEPS :

     1. Strawberry syrup preparation :

Strawberries, sugar, and water should all be combined in a small pot over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, then turn the heat down to low and cook for 7 minutes, or until the strawberries are completely soft when poked with a fork.

Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a non-reactive bowl, then remove the strawberries. The syrup will have a clear, ruby red hue, be sweet, and taste strongly of strawberries. Before using, allow the syrup to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

     2. Whip the cream as follows :

Salt, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and heavy cream should all be combined in a medium basin. Whip the cream using a hand mixer at a low speed. Whip the heavy cream for 90 seconds, increasing the speed gradually until firm peaks form.

Stiff peaks are achieved when the whipped cream on the beater stays in place and does not droop. Avoid whipping the cream for too long or it will turn to butter! Refrigerate the bowl until you're ready to use it by covering it with plastic wrap.

     3. Make the Italian soda, then dish it out :

In a glass measuring cup, combine the lemon juice and 1/3 cup strawberry syrup.

Over a large glass half-filled with ice, pour the concoction. Add club soda on top. Half-and-half should be poured into the glass and properly mixed. Add a dollop of whipped cream and a maraschino cherry on the top to complete the dish. Add a straw, then quickly indulge.

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