Teresa's Recipes
Salted Caramel Italian Soda
Experience the allure of Italy in a glass with this Salted Caramel Italian Soda. This decadent beverage balances the richness of homemade caramel syrup with the effervescence of club soda, while a hint of sea salt and a splash of luscious heavy cream enhance its flavour complexity. It's an indulgent yet refreshing treat that transports your taste buds to a sun-soaked Italian piazza.
Ingredients
- 2 pinches Sea salt
- As needed Ice cubes
- 4 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons Homemade salted caramel syrup
- 2 cups Club soda
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1/4 cup Water
- 6 tablespoons Salted butter
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt flakes
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 2
- Dish Type: Beverage
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 35g
Instructions
- To make the salted caramel syrup, heat 1 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup of water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
- Once dissolved, stop stirring and let the mixture simmer until it turns a rich amber color.
- Add 6 tablespoons of salted butter, 1/2 cup of heavy cream, and 1 teaspoon of sea salt flakes. Stir until well combined. Allow the syrup to cool before use.
- Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour 1 cup of club soda into each glass.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the homemade salted caramel syrup to each glass.
- Add a pinch of sea salt to each glass and stir well.
- Top each glass with 2 tablespoons of heavy cream.
- Stir gently to swirl the cream into the soda, creating a beautiful marbled effect.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Salted Caramel Italian Soda.
Tips
- For a vegan alternative, replace the heavy cream with coconut cream and use a vegan butter for the caramel sauce.
- If you prefer a less sweet drink, adjust the amount of caramel syrup to taste.