What's the difference between cream soda and Italian cream soda?

The Italian soda . is made with seltzer water, flavored syrup, and ice . When you add half and half to the Italian soda then it. becomes a French soda or an Italian cream soda.

Why does cream curdle in Italian soda?

The curdling happens when dairy is mixed with citrus . Unfortunately there is not a way to stop this from happening unless you use dairy friendly products like Torani's Dairy friendly orange syrup. Another way to postpone the curdling is to add the syrup first, seltzer water, Ice and the pour the cream over top.

Why is Italian soda so good?

In comparison, Italian soda uses fewer sweeteners and comes in a wide variety of flavors . It's primarily flavored with syrups made from natural fruits (organic soda varieties will keep the artificial flavorings slim to none, but even non-organic ones will incorporate natural flavor in a large capacity).

What is the difference between egg cream and Italian soda?

Egg creams rely on chocolate and milk to create a creamy, sweet sip. Italian sodas generally favor fruitier, lighter flavors , which can be pretty refreshing on a warm summer day.

Does snow cone syrup work for Italian soda?

Yes – syrups made for making snow cones are perfect for making cream soda . The thicker versions will sink better than the lighter, sugar-free versions!

Can you use snow cone syrup for Italian soda?

Alternative to Fruit Syrup for Italian Cream Sodas: You can also use snow cone syrup if you want more fanciful flavors!

What makes Italian soda different?

Italian soda is typically prepared using flavoring syrup made from fruits and often contains fewer sweeteners than traditional soft drinks . It's important to note that most Italian sodas do not contain caffeine, though they can be mixed with energy drinks.

Are all cream soda the same?

Cream soda began to pop up all over the U.S. and all over the world. In the U.S., the variations mostly were in color; Barq's is brown, A&W is tan, Jones is clear, but they're all essentially the same flavor . Internationally, that's not the case. In Canada the most popular cream soda is made by Crush.

What are Italian cream sodas made of?

Ingredients 10 ounces club soda. 4 ounces heavy cream. 4 fluid ounces raspberry syrup. 2 cups ice cubes, or as needed. Jun 19, 2020

How many types of cream soda are there?

In the United States, cream soda is often vanilla-flavored and is either clear or colored a light golden brown or pink. Red, orange, and blue colored variants of the plain soda are also made .

Vanilla & Earl Grey Italian Cream Soda Recipe on Food52 (2024)

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by: Hilarybee

May31,2011

1 Ratings

Vanilla & Earl Grey Italian Cream Soda Recipe on Food52 (1)

Makes 5-6 8 oz drinks

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Author Notes

The combination of vanilla and earl grey is one of my very favorites- and is employed in everything from popsicles to cookies. In the winter, I love to add homemade vanilla simple syrup to my earl grey tea, then cap it off with a dose of whole milk or half and half. This is the summer variation of my winter stand by.

In this recipe, I like to use a "left-over" vanilla bean. I find many recipes call for the seeds and I often have vanilla bean shells laying around. This is the perfect use for them. - Hilarybee —Hilarybee

Test Kitchen Notes

Sweet and bubbly, this Italian cream soda was surprisingly refreshing with just a touch of half and half. The vanilla and earl grey syrup was simple to make and came to life when mixed with the seltzer water. - jvcooks —jvcooks

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What You'll Need

Ingredients

1 cupGranulated Sugar
1 cupwater
1 Vanilla Bean
3-4 Bags of Earl Grey tea
Seltzer Water
Half and Half or Whole Milk

Directions

To make the simple syrup, combine the vanilla bean and sugar in a small saucepan. Rub the vanilla bean in the sugar, until the mixture is fragrant. Add the earl grey tea and water. If you want extra earl grey oomph, use four bags of tea. I like to use three, for just a hint of bergamot. Heat on medium low and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Turn up the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Turn off the heat, and use tongs to remove the tea bags. Leaving the tea bags in the mixture will make the syrup bitter. Allow syrup to cool before using. I like to let it sit overnight.
To make the soda: Fill an 8 oz glass 3/4ths full with seltzer water. Add 1/4 to 1/3 cup syrup, depending on desired sweetness. Top with half and half.

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Ice Cream/Frozen Desserts
Italian
Bean
Vanilla
Summer
Spring
Vegetarian
Alcohol-Free Drinks
Snack
Dessert

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Heather S. December 24, 2018

I made this today. I'm still waiting for it to cool. How do you store this?

susan G. June 15, 2011

This drink was lovely. My Earl Grey (loose) didn't come through distinctly, and the first impression was that it tastes like root beer (an old favorite). I'm going to tinker with it a little more, but was very good just the way I made it. Thank you for an inspiring soda, and gateway to more.
I looked at the Old Wilmington Tea Company -- makes me wonder if we will live long enough to try all that we wish to!

Hilarybee June 23, 2011

I'm glad you enjoyed it. If I do loose leaf, I actually grind it in my spice grinder and put it in a big tea bag. I think more flavor comes out that way. A cheaper, stronger tea might work well here. I've used regular old Twinnings several times and had good success.