Description
A bright and bubbly strawberry soda made with muddled strawberries, simple syrup, soda water, and a splash of cream or sparkling wine—perfectly refreshing and slightly indulgent.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh strawberries (or thawed frozen)
2 tablespoons simple syrup (or sugar dissolved in water)
1 cup club soda or sparkling water
2 tablespoons heavy cream, half-and-half, or sparkling wine
Ice cubes
1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice (optional)
Garnish: strawberry slice or mint sprig (optional)
Instructions
- Muddle strawberries with simple syrup in a glass or small pitcher until juicy.
- Add lemon or lime juice if using.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in club soda or sparkling water and stir gently to combine.
- Float a splash of heavy cream, half-and-half, or sparkling wine on top.
- Garnish with a strawberry slice or mint sprig.
- Serve immediately while the fizz is fresh.
Notes
Use sparkling wine or prosecco for an adult twist.
Swap dairy cream with coconut cream or plant-based milk for a vegan version.
Add flavored liqueur like elderflower or strawberry schnapps for extra flair.
Use flavored seltzer or sugar substitute for a sugar-free version.
Mix in raspberries or blueberries for a berry blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
