French Sodas (Blueberry, Strawberry or Raspberry)

photo by Baby Kato





- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Yields:
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4-6 approx servings
ingredients
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Berry Syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 1⁄2 1/2 cup raspberries or 2 cups strawberries
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For the Sodas
- crushed ice
- 1⁄4 part berry syrup (recipe above)
- sparkling water or seltzer water
- half-and-half cream
directions
- Boil the sugar and water until it begins to dissolve. Add the berries and simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes. The berries will turn to mush and the liquid will thicken.
- Strain over a bowl keeping the juice and discarding the fruit. Cool completely and refrigerate until ready to use.
- To make a French Soda: Fill a tall glass with crushed ice. Pour over 1/4 part of the berry syrup. Pour over with sparkling water. Add a splash of half-and-half (or to taste). Serve with as straw which is used to gently stir the mixture together.
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Reviews
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Gailann, I am in heaven, love homemade sodas and this one is wonderful. I choose to make the raspberry version using fresh berries from my backyard. This was so good, quick and easy. This bubbly drink had a great raspberry flavor that was mellowed by the cream. Made exactly as written, wouldn't change a thing. Thanks for sharing this delicious treat, which I have enjoyed 3 times today. Made for ZWT8 - France.
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United States
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