Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Homemade Real Fruit Irish Cream Soda. Made with fresh strawberries, creamy vanilla-infused heavy cream, and fizzy club soda, this soda is a refreshing treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Strawberry Mixture:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
Cream Mixture:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups club soda or sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries and sugar. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to release their juices.
- Make the Cream Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk the heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
- Combine Ingredients: In a glass, add a few tablespoons of the strawberry mixture, then fill the glass with ice cubes. Pour club soda or sparkling water over the ice, gently stirring to combine.
- Top with Cream: Spoon the whipped cream mixture on top of the soda and strawberries, allowing it to float beautifully on the surface.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired and serve immediately with a straw.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness of the strawberry mixture to suit your taste preferences.
- For a lighter version, you can use whipped coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Irish Cream Soda, Homemade Soda, Fruit Soda, Strawberry Drink
