Description
A refreshing and flavorful strawberry soda with a delightful twist.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup club soda, chilled
- Ice cubes
- Optional: Fresh mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until strawberries are soft and the syrup has thickened slightly.
- Remove from heat and let cool. Strain the strawberry syrup through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing gently on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt until well combined.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour about 2-3 tablespoons of the strawberry syrup into each glass.
- Add about 1/4 cup of the cream mixture to each glass.
- Top with chilled club soda.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh mint sprigs, if desired.
Notes
- For a sweeter soda, add more sugar to the strawberry syrup.
- For a less sweet soda, reduce the amount of sugar.
- You can adjust the amount of strawberry syrup and cream mixture to your preference.
- If you don’t have almond extract, you can omit it or use an extra 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Ensure the club soda is well chilled for the best fizz.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: American