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Raspberry Cream Dirty Soda

A beautifully layered and creamy homemade soda with a sweet-tart raspberry base and a luxurious cream top.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 glass
Course: Beverage, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

For the Raspberry Syrup
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries heaping
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
For the Assembled Drink
  • 3 tbsp homemade raspberry syrup or to taste
  • 1 can chilled cream soda 12 oz
  • 2 tbsp half-and-half or milk, heavy cream, non-dairy alternative
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • fresh raspberries and mint sprig for garnish

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Fine-Mesh Strainer
  • Tall Glass

Method
 

  1. Make the Syrup: In a saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and water. Simmer for 8-10 mins, mashing berries. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a jar, pressing on solids. Stir in lemon juice and let cool completely.
  2. Assemble the Drink: Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour the cooled raspberry syrup over the ice.
  3. Add Cream Soda: Slowly pour the chilled cream soda into the glass, leaving about an inch of space at the top.
  4. Float the Cream: Place the back of a spoon just above the soda's surface. Slowly pour the half-and-half over the spoon so it floats on top.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Add fresh raspberries and a mint sprig. Serve immediately with a straw.

Notes

Syrup can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Chill all ingredients for the best layered effect.