Ingredients for Vanilla Bean Cream Soda
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 4 cups chilled soda water
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How to Make Vanilla Bean Cream Soda
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water.
- Split a vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the saucepan. Add the bean pod as well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Remove from heat and let the syrup cool completely. Once cooled, stir in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
- In a large pitcher, gently combine the cooled vanilla syrup with 4 cups of chilled soda water. Stir gently to avoid excessive carbonation loss.
- For a Cherry Cream Soda variation: In a separate bowl, combine 1 packet of cherry Kool-Aid with 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract and 1/2 cup of water. Stir until dissolved and add this to the pitcher of vanilla cream soda, gently stirring to combine.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
534g
Fat
0g
Carbs
44g
