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When I was a little girl, my family would occasionally take me out to dinner at this local spaghetti restaurant. The food was your standard Ragu-type fare — in other words, nothing remotely “Italian.” But they did have the best Italian Creme Sodas that I looked forward to ordering every time we dined there. There was something about the combination of the sparkling water combined with that sweet cherry syrup, the smooth cream and the tower of whipped cream that had Lil Hayley hook, line & sinker. It was probably because it was sweet, a drink topped with whipped cream, and tasted like I was drinking something glittery and sparkly — as a kid, you want to imagine everything you consume is magical. And with the carbonation, it felt like I was having some mystical fairy drink.
But unlike Lil Hayley, Big Hayley doesn’t have the same metabolism, so drinking typical Italian Creme Sodas on the regular isn’t necessarily diet-friendly *cries.* But thankfully, I figured out an ingenious way to make my own homemade and lightened-up Italian Creme Sodas at home using new Canada Dry Sparkling Seltzer Water.
Canada Dry’s new Sparkling Seltzer Water has zero calories, zero sodium and zero caffeine. The Lemon Lime and Triple Berry waters are unsweetened and flavored naturally, and they taste awesome. They’re such a refreshing, bubbly beverage that is so much more nutritious than your standard carbonated soda. It’s water… only better.
And this Sparkling Seltzer Water is the base of these lightened-up Italian Creme Sodas. Simply combine the Canada Dry Sparkling Seltzer Water, a couple Tablespoons of sugar-free flavored syrup, a splash of creme, and ice! Top with fat-free whipped cream and a cherry or lime wedge if you’d like, and voila! You’ll be sipping pretty and adding some serious sparkle to your meal in no time 🙂
Ready to drink like a sparkly fairy princess?!
- FOR BERRY ITALIAN SODAS:
- 2 bottles (16.9 fl oz each) Canada Dry Triple Berry Sparkling Seltzer Water
- 6 Tbsp sugar-free raspberry syrup
- 2 Tbsp fat-free half & half
- 10 ice cubes
- Fat-Free whipped cream
- Cherries or chopped berries
- FOR LEMON LIME ITALIAN SODAS:
- 2 bottles (16.9 fl oz each) Canada Dry Lemon Lime Sparkling Seltzer Water
- 6 Tbsp lemon juice or low-calorie lemonade
- 2 Tbsp fat-free half & half
- 10 ice cubes
- Fat-Free whipped cream
- Lime or lemon wedges, optional
- Distribute 5 ice cubes among two mason jars or cups. Pour 8 ounces of Canada Dry Sparkling Seltzer Water into each glass. Top each glass with THREE (3) Tablespoons of flavored syrup or juice and ONE (1) Tablespoon of fat-free half & half. Do not stir the mixture!
- Top each glass with a heavy helping of fat-free whipped cream and garnish with a cherry, chopped berries or lemon/lime wedges. Serve immediately!
These Sparkling Italian Creme Sodas could not be simpler to make! They’re light, super refreshing on a hot day, and such a great pick-me-up treat for kids and adults alike! The Sparkling Seltzer Water tastes phenomenal and those fruity flavors definitely shine in these drinks. They aren’t cloyingly sweet; just the right amount hits you with a nice, fruity punch and lots of sparkle. These will surely become a new family favorite!!
I found my Canada Dry Sparkling Seltzer Water’s in the Soda/Flavored Water aisle at my local Walmart. It was super easy to find and sectioned on an endcap. Right now, you can save 75 cents off any Canada Dry Sparkling Seltzer Water at Walmart stores — just click HERE!. Or, if you share the page, you can save $1.75… which is worth it so you can stock up on all four flavors: Original, Lemon Lime, Triple Berry & Pomegranate Cherry!! Just click the picture below to get your coupon!! 🙂
xo, Hayley
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
How have I not had an Italian Creme Soda?!? I feel like I have missed out! They look so freaking good!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
oooooh I need to make some of these for Michael!!!
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
Get this… I’ve never had an Italian soda. I believe that needs to change. These look amaze balls!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
It’s been so long since I’ve had an Italian soda! These look great!
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says
Dude, Hayley, these are freakin’ adorable and they look amazeballs. I can’t even use my fancy english-major words. I need these in my life immediately. 😀