Just Like Cream Soda

Bring the nostalgia of an old-fashioned soda shop straight to your kitchen with this easy and delightful "Just Like Cream Soda" recipe. Made with a simple homemade vanilla syrup crafted from granulated sugar and water, this refreshing drink has all the creamy, bubbly charm of classic cream soda. With just 10 minutes of prep and cook time, you'll have the perfect treat for any occasion—no fancy equipment required. Customize it with a dollop of whipped cream and a maraschino cherry for an extra indulgent touch! Perfect for summer gatherings, family movie nights, or a fun DIY soda-making experience, this recipe serves four and guarantees smiles with every sip. Whether enjoyed plain or decked out in full soda shop style, this fizzy favorite captures the essence of pure, sweet refreshment.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 cup Granulated sugar
1 cup Water
2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
4 cups Club soda
2 cups Ice cubes
0.5 cup Optional: Whipped cream
4 pieces Optional: Maraschino cherries

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar and water to make a simple syrup.

Step 2

Stir constantly until the sugar has completely dissolved, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.

Step 3

Once the syrup has cooled, stir in the vanilla extract to create the vanilla-flavored syrup.

Step 4

Fill each glass with 1/2 cup of ice cubes.

Step 5

Pour 1/4 cup of the vanilla syrup into each glass.

Step 6

Top each glass with 1 cup of club soda, gently stirring to mix the syrup and soda without losing too much fizz.

Step 7

Optionally, garnish each cream soda with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry for an authentic soda shop experience.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing homemade cream soda!

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2027.4 grams (2027.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1232

Total Fat 39.70g	51%
Saturated Fat 27.80g	139%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 119mg	40%
Sodium 349mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 217.40g	79%
Dietary Fiber 0.00g	0%
Total Sugars 216.80g
Protein 2.40g	5%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 97mg	7%
Iron 0mg	0%
Potassium 100mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.9%

Protein: 0.8%

Carbs: 70.3%