Strawberries & Cream Soda
Lemon-lime
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- 30 g Strawberries
- 15 ml Strawberry syrup
- 350 ml Lemon-lime soda
- 30 ml Half-and-half
- 150 g Ice cubes (optional)
Method
- Slice the strawberries and muddle them gently with the strawberry syrup in the bottom of a tall glass.
- Fill the glass with ice and pour the lemon-lime soda over slowly.
- Float the half-and-half on top and serve with a straw and a long spoon.
About Strawberries & Cream Soda
Strawberries & Cream Soda is the fresh-fruit member of the dirty-soda family, and the one step that separates it from the rest is real produce. Sliced strawberries are muddled with strawberry syrup in the bottom of the glass first, so you get actual pulp and juice — not just flavoring — before any soda goes in. Bright lemon-lime soda poured over that base carries the muddled fruit up through the drink, and a float of half-and-half softens the tartness into something closer to a strawberry shortcake in liquid form.
Because there's fruit at the bottom, this is a drink to eat as much as sip: it's served with both a straw and a long spoon so you can chase the muddled strawberries once the soda is gone. It still comes together in a few minutes with no cooking, making it a natural fit for late spring and summer when strawberries are at their best. Pour the soda slowly to keep the fizz, float the cream gently for that layered look, and let the fruit steep in the glass as you drink.
Strawberries & Cream Soda: frequently asked questions
Is Strawberries & Cream Soda gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Strawberries & Cream Soda has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Is Strawberries & Cream Soda dairy-free?
Not as written — it uses Half-and-half. Swapping it for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.
Do I need every ingredient to make Strawberries & Cream Soda?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out ice cubes — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Strawberries & Cream Soda make?
This recipe makes 1 serving. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.