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How to Make Italian Sodas

by Katie Wallace | Updated: November 22, 2018

Good food, tasty drinks and great company are three must-haves for any party. Everyone has their favorite party treats and hosting activities, and it’s especially to get the kids involved too! A DIY Italian Soda station is always a hit for adults and kids alike! We’ve made Italian sodas for birthday parties, holidays and even camping trips! Easily make these tasty drinks and customize your beverage with your favorite flavored syrup.

how to make Italian sodas

All you need to make homemade Italian sodas are a few ingredients you may already have in your kitchen.

Italian Soda Ingredients

  • carbonated water, lemon lime soda or ginger ale
  • half and half
  • flavored syrups
  • ice
  • whipped cream

Start by filling your glass halfway with carbonated water or sparkling soda. Add a few ice cubes to make your drink cold. Pour in a splash of half and half, followed by a few pumps (or spoonfuls) of flavored syrup. Top with whipped cream!

Italian sodas, ginger ale, half and half, and syrup

The best syrups to use for Italian sodas include fruity flavors such as raspberry, peach, huckleberry or mango. Vanilla and almond syrups are tasty too. Any flavor that seems like it would be good with the carbonated water or sparkling soda flavor is worth trying! The half and half makes a Italian soda taste creamy, but this can be left out if you want your soda to taste more fizzy.

homemade Italian sodas for parties

Italian sodas are a fun addition to a dinner party or birthday celebration. You can even set up a cute Italian soda station and allow guests to make their own drinks. People enjoy mixing up their own flavors, trying out syrup combinations and of course spraying on the whipped cream!

homemade fizzy drinks for kids

Italian sodas are a great kid-friendly beverage to enjoy anytime of the year! We’ve even made Italian sodas on camping trips, which are so refreshing on a hot summer day! Which flavors would you mix into an Italian soda?

how to make Italian sodas with ginger ale

Katie Wallace
Katie Wallace

Hi, I’m Katie! I live with my husband and 4 kids in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. I love Jesus, coffee, creative projects, photography, and traveling. I’ve previously worked as a web designer, journalist, and barista. I hope you enjoy our creative projects and family adventures!

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Angela Federica
Angela Federica
7 years ago

sure it is an Italian soda! Never saw it here around! Looks so tasty!

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Katie Wallace
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Katie Wallace
7 years ago
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Hi Angela! Italian sodas may be “Americanized” but that’s what they are called! ๐Ÿ™‚ They are so good

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Bella and Dawn at Dear Mummy Blog
Bella and Dawn at Dear Mummy Blog
7 years ago

We love coke floats and ice cream sodas so this looks right up our street!

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Katie Wallace
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Katie Wallace
7 years ago
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Those sound good too!

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Annick
Annick
7 years ago

oh this recipe sounds so simple and it looks so adorable too! thank you for sharing โค๏ธ

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Nicole Vick
Nicole Vick
7 years ago

Yum! And of course the first thing I thought was “this would be great with some vodka”. Lol! Oh, and Reddi Wip has non dairy whip now for vegans like me which is so cool!

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Maggie Unzueta
Maggie Unzueta
7 years ago

Wow..it looks so yummy. Perfect for parties. And I love the fact that it is kid-friendly. My son would really love this.

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Sally Pederson
Sally Pederson
7 years ago

Those look great. I will have to try making them at my next party.

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Sincerely Miss J
Sincerely Miss J
7 years ago

This looks tasty and it’s so fun to look at. I agree with some of the comments such a fun idea for kids to make!

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Tiffany Barry
Tiffany Barry
7 years ago

So cute! My kids would totally love making this. We may even do it tonight for New Year’s Eve!

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Hola Cheska
Hola Cheska
7 years ago

Girl this looks amazing. I would love to try this recipe today in my new years eve. I have everything in my fridge!

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Lisa
Lisa
7 years ago

This looks like such a fun idea for kids to make! It probably tastes quite yummy too!

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Kara
Kara
7 years ago

My kids would love these……will see if I can make them for them tonight

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Alexandra
Alexandra
7 years ago

Ah, I am so excited to come across this post! What a fabulous idea!! I know my friends will adore this ๐Ÿ™‚

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Marianna Frances
Marianna Frances
7 years ago

This looks like so much fun! My boys would love this, and such a fun thing to do to celebrate the New Year together.

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JL
JL
7 years ago

Yum the coconut one sounds really good, is this product available in Australia?

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