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A W Cream Soda Recipe

Relive childhood memories with this easy-to-make A&W Cream Soda recipe! Skip the store-bought stuff and create a refreshing, creamy soda at home. This recipe requires minimal cook time, but chilling is key for that perfect, icy-cold treat. Perfect for summer parties or a simple afternoon pick-me-up.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 191.2 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.4 (8 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for A W Cream Soda

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • Unsweetened Lemonade Mix
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sparkling water or club soda
  • 1 packet (1/4 cup) A&W Cream Soda mix

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How to Make A W Cream Soda

  1. In a small pitcher, dissolve 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 packet (1/4 cup) of A&W Cream Soda mix in 1/2 cup of hot water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  2. Add 1/4 cup light corn syrup and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the pitcher.
  3. Stir the mixture thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
  4. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate the syrup for at least 2 hours, or until completely chilled.
  5. Once the syrup is cold, pour 1/4 cup of the cream soda syrup into a glass filled with 1 cup of ice-cold sparkling water or club soda.
  6. Gently stir the soda to combine the syrup and water. Add more ice as needed.
  7. Garnish with a maraschino cherry or a lemon wedge (optional), and enjoy your homemade A&W Cream Soda!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

139g

Fat

0g

Carbs

16g

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