Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of a homemade Pineapple Italian Soda, a delightful blend of pineapple juice, simple syrup, and club soda, with a creamy touch of half-and-half if desired. Perfect for a tropical thirst-quencher on a hot day!
Ingredients
Scale
Pineapple Italian Soda:
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice (chilled)
- 1/4 cup simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup club soda or sparkling water (chilled)
- 1/4 cup half-and-half or heavy cream (optional)
- ice cubes
- fresh pineapple wedges and mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Fill the Glass: Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Mix the Ingredients: Pour in the pineapple juice and simple syrup, then gently stir. Add the club soda and stir again.
- Add Cream (Optional): Slowly pour the cream over the top for a creamy finish. Gently stir to swirl or leave layered for presentation.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with pineapple or mint. Serve immediately with a straw.
Notes
- To make simple syrup, simmer equal parts water and sugar until dissolved, then cool.
- For a dairy-free version, skip the cream or use coconut milk.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of syrup based on the pineapple juice sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
