Description
Cool refreshing Cucumber Mint Italian Cream Soda delights palates with its crisp herbal notes. Sparkling water, fresh cucumber, and mint create a sophisticated summer beverage perfect for relaxing afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 tablespoons (90–120 ml) fruit syrup
- 1 cup (237 ml) club soda
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) whipped cream
- 1 ½ cups (354 ml) ice
Instructions
- Ice Foundation: Generously fill a tall glass with crushed or cubed ice, creating a chilled backdrop for the beverage.
- Syrup Layer: Artfully pour selected fruit syrup over the ice, establishing a vibrant and flavorful base.
- Carbonation Infusion: Introduce club soda with a gentle tilt, allowing bubbles to integrate smoothly without excessive foam.
- Cream Cascade: Delicately stream cold heavy cream along the glass interior, creating an elegant marbled visual effect through the icy mixture.
- Whipped Cream Finale: Top the drink with a luxurious swirl of freshly whipped cream, forming a cloud-like crown.
- Flavor Fusion: Use a long-handled spoon to softly blend layers, transforming individual components into a harmonious, refreshing Italian Cream Soda.
- Serving Suggestion: Present immediately with a wide straw, inviting full appreciation of the intricate flavor profile and stunning visual layers.
Notes
- Chill Your Glass: Refrigerate the glass beforehand to keep the drink colder longer and prevent rapid ice melting.
- Layer Strategically: Pour ingredients slowly and at an angle to create beautiful, distinct color gradients without mixing prematurely.
- Cream Selection Matters: Use fresh, cold heavy cream for the smoothest and richest marbling effect throughout the beverage.
- Customize Creatively: Experiment with different fruit syrups and complementary cream flavors to develop unique taste combinations.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg