Cherry Cream Soda
A nostalgic homemade cherry cream soda that captures the essence of classic soda fountains with delicious layers of cherry syrup, fizzy soda, and rich cream.
Ingredients
For the Homemade Cherry Syrup
- 2 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries Use high-quality cherries for best flavor.
- 1 cup sugar Adjust to taste.
- 1/2 cup water To help dissolve the sugar.
For the Soda
- 4 cups club soda or seltzer Provides a crisp, clean fizz.
- 1 cup heavy cream Or half-and-half for a lighter option.
- 1/2 cup whipped cream For garnish.
- 4 pieces maraschino cherries For garnish.
Instructions
Making the Cherry Syrup
- In a saucepan, combine the cherries, sugar, and water.
- Simmer on medium heat until the cherries break down and the mixture thickens into syrup.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
Assembling the Cherry Cream Soda
- Pour about 1/4 cup of the homemade cherry syrup into the bottom of each tall glass.
- Fill each glass with ice to separate the layers.
- Slowly pour the club soda or seltzer over the ice.
- Gently pour the heavy cream over the back of a spoon to float on top.
- Top each drink with whipped cream and maraschino cherries.
- Serve with a long spoon or straw and instruct guests to stir before sipping.
Notes
Experiment with variations by adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a float or a splash of vanilla vodka for an adult twist.