Homemade Real Fruit Irish Cream Soda
Enjoy a fizzy, fruity twist with this Homemade Real Fruit Irish Cream Soda. Made with fresh fruit, creamy Irish cream flavor, and sparkling soda, it’s a refreshing, naturally sweet drink perfect for parties, brunches, or a fun homemade treat. Easy to make and delightfully flavorful, this soda is a hit for all ages!
Equipment
- Blender or muddler for fruit
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Whisk or spoon for mixing
- Pitcher or individual serving glasses
- Optional: ice cube trays for fruit-infused cubes
Ingredients
Fruit Puree:
- 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) or diced peaches
- 1–2 tbsp sugar, honey, or maple syrup
- Optional: ½ tsp lemon juice
Cream Base:
- ½ cup heavy cream, half-and-half, or dairy-free cream
- ½ tsp vanilla or almond extract (optional)
- Sweetener to taste (sugar, honey, or maple syrup)
Fizz:
- 1 cup soda water or sparkling water per 2 servings
Garnish (optional):
- Fresh fruit slices, berries, or mint
Instructions
- Prepare Fruit Puree: Blend or muddle fresh fruit with sweetener and optional lemon juice until smooth. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Mix Cream Base: Whisk together cream or alternative with extract and optional sweeteners.
- Combine: Stir fruit puree into cream base gently. Adjust consistency with extra cream or water if needed.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice (optional: fruit-infused cubes). Pour fruit-cream mixture over ice, filling about 2/3 full.
- Add Sparkle: Top with soda water and stir gently to combine without losing fizz.
- Garnish: Add fresh fruit slices or mint for visual appeal. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Freshness: Best served immediately for maximum fizz and flavor.
- Make-Ahead: Prepare fruit puree and cream base in advance; combine with soda just before serving.
- Dairy-Free: Use coconut, almond, or oat cream as a substitute.
- Sweetness: Adjust depending on fruit ripeness; some fruits may need no added sugar.
- Fun Twist: Freeze fruit puree in ice cube trays for colorful, flavored ice cubes.
- Serving: Perfect for brunch, parties, or as a refreshing everyday treat.