Espresso Cream Soda

Name: Espresso Cream Soda
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 soda
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; CREAM SODA:; Ice cubes; 2 tablespoons vanilla simple syrup; 6 to 8 ounces club soda; 2 ounces brewed espresso, slightly cooled; 1 splash half-and-half cream or heavy whipping cream

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 10 min. + resting

Yield 1 soda

Test Kitchen Approved

Fizzy espresso cream soda is the latest viral drink recipe to take social media by storm.

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
CREAM SODA:
Ice cubes
2 tablespoons vanilla simple syrup
6 to 8 ounces club soda
2 ounces brewed espresso, slightly cooled
1 splash half-and-half cream or heavy whipping cream

Directions

To make the simple syrup, in a small saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until sugar is dissolved, 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract. Cool to room temperature.
To assemble cream soda, fill a glass with ice. Top with 2 tablespoons vanilla syrup. Add enough club soda so the glass is 2/3 full; pour espresso over the top. Add a splash of half-and-half or cream; stir. Serve immediately.
Reserve remaining vanilla simple syrup in the refrigerator for another use.

Nutrition Facts

1 soda: 95 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

This espresso cream soda recipe is my take on the viral internet recipe. It's fizzy, lightly sweet and refreshing. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

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