Strawberry Italian Soda

Making Italian Soda at Home : 

When I told my mama - in- law that her grandson loved strawberry Italian tonics, she was thrilled because it brought back family recollections for her as well. She incontinently blessed us a bottle of Torani strawberry saccharinity, and we started making manual performances. I could n’t help but wonder if I could make saccharinity with fresh strawberries for our own take on a coffee shop Italian soda pop, and that’s how this form was born. It turns out that strawberry saccharinity really is easy to make from scrape!

We drink these strawberry Italian tonics all time round but find them especially satisfying when the warm rainfall successes. I keep this manual strawberry saccharinity in the refrigerator so that I can have the drink ready whenever the mood strikes, generally late autumn on Friday or Saturday. I ’m thrilled to have rediscovered the pleasure of Italian tonics and cherish the moments spent belting it with family. 

RECIPE : 

Strawberry Italian Soda

PREPE TIME :                        COOK TIME :                     COOL TIME :                           TOTAL TIME :

    5 mins                                       7 mins                                 30 mins                                     42 mins

  

YIELD  :  1 (14 ounce) strawberry Italian soda

INGREDIENTS :  

  For the strawberry syrup :

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

  For the whipped cream : 

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons (18g) powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
•  Pinch of salt  

   For the Italian soda :

• 1/3 cup strawberry syrup
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 cup (6 ounces) club soda
• 2 tablespoons half-and-half

   To serve :

• Whipped cream
• Maraschino cherry, for garnish

METHOD :  

1- Make strawberry syrup:

In a small pot over medium heat, combine the sugar, water, and strawberries. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook until the strawberries offer zero resistance when pierced with a fork, about 7 minutes.

Using a fine mesh strainer, strain into a non-reactive bowl and discard strawberries. The syrup will be clear, ruby red in color, sweet, and full of strawberry flavor. Let the syrup cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes before using.

2- Make the whipped cream:

In a medium bowl combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Using a hand mixer, start whipping the cream on low speed. Gradually turn up the speed to medium and whip until the heavy cream is at stiff peaks, about 90 seconds.

The whipped cream on the beater should remain in place and not droop, this is called stiff peaks. Be careful not to whip too long or the cream will turn to butter! Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.

3- Make the Italian soda and serve:

Pour 1/3 cup strawberry syrup and the lemon juice in a glass measuring cup and stir to combine.

Pour the mixture over a tall glass filled halfway with ice. Top with club soda. Pour the half-and-half into the glass and stir thoroughly to combine the drink. Spoon a dollop of whipped cream on top and finish with a maraschino cherry. Add a straw and enjoy immediately.

Bon appetite !! 

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