Cream soda is popular in the United States, but is rare in other parts of the world. However, Americans do not consume cream soda as frequently as other sodas. This soda recipe originates from Flavorlab.
Ingredients
- 1½ tsp (7.5 ml) vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
- ½ cup (120 ml) white sugar
- Carbonated water, as needed
Procedure
- Combine the vanilla extract, water, and sugar in a pot.
- Boil the mixture until it reduces to about 5 oz (150 ml) syrup.
- To make the finished soda, combine 1 volume of syrup with 5 volumes of carbonated water.
Notes, tips, and variations
- Use water from a carbonating machine or a brand of pure carbonated water such as Polar Original Sparkling Water, Great Value Seltzer Water, or Signature Select Seltzer Water. Do not use a brand of mineral water such as Perrier, San Pellegrino, or Mineragua because the added minerals will ruin the taste. Avoid flavored sparkling water such as La Croix or Spindrift because the preexisting fruit flavors will ruin the taste.