Vibrant Blueberry Cream Soda
Vibrant Blueberry Cream Soda
Ingredients
For the Blueberry Syrup
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Cream Soda Assembly
- 1/2 cup half-and-half, or heavy cream for a richer soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- as needed ice
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries, for garnish
- 4 lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Combine blueberries, granulated sugar, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the blueberries begin to burst, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Mash the blueberries gently with a fork or potato masher to release more juice and flavor.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Strain the blueberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl, pressing on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids. Let the blueberry syrup cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the half-and-half (or heavy cream) and vanilla extract.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
To assemble each cream soda, fill a tall glass with ice. Add 2-3 tablespoons of the chilled blueberry syrup to each glass.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Pour 1-2 tablespoons of the vanilla cream mixture over the syrup in each glass.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Top with chilled sparkling water. Stir gently to combine the layers, creating a beautiful swirl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Garnish with fresh blueberries and a lemon slice before serving immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Vibrant Blueberry Cream Soda
For the Blueberry Syrup
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Cream Soda Assembly
- 1/2 cup half-and-half, or heavy cream for a richer soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- as needed ice
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries, for garnish
- 4 lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Combine blueberries, granulated sugar, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the blueberries begin to burst, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Mash the blueberries gently with a fork or potato masher to release more juice and flavor.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Strain the blueberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl, pressing on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids. Let the blueberry syrup cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the half-and-half (or heavy cream) and vanilla extract.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
To assemble each cream soda, fill a tall glass with ice. Add 2-3 tablespoons of the chilled blueberry syrup to each glass.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Pour 1-2 tablespoons of the vanilla cream mixture over the syrup in each glass.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Top with chilled sparkling water. Stir gently to combine the layers, creating a beautiful swirl.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Garnish with fresh blueberries and a lemon slice before serving immediately.
⏱️ 1 min