This sugar-free Italian cream soda is sweet and fizzy, and so refreshing. Make your own sugar free simple syrup and enjoy this easy keto beverage any time the mood strikes!
Coming at you with a tall glass of sugar free keto refreshment! These keto Italian Cream Sodas are absolutely delightful and a great way to cool off on a hot summer’s day.
They are so light and fizzy, with a sweet homemade raspberry syrup, soda water, and a splash of cream. It’s a little like drinking a melting popsicle with a straw.
And it’s all inspired by my own homegrown berries. We’ve been having quite a bumper crop this year and I’ve been picking one to two pints per day. It’s far more than we can eat.
So I am working on as many keto raspberry recipes as I can think of. And this sugar free Italian Cream Soda is high on my list of tasty ideas. It’s so easy and so refreshing.
What is Italian Soda?
Italian soda is a sweet drink made with carbonated water and flavored syrups. It actually originated in California, but was made famous by the folks behind the Torani syrups. Hence the name Italian soda.
If you add cream, as many versions do, it’s called an Italian Cream Soda. Some people refer to this as French soda.
I personally don’t care what you call it, as long as you call it delicious. And this sugar-free Italian soda is absolutely delicious!
Homemade keto simple syrup
There are plenty of sugar free syrups on the market, including those made by Torani themselves, and you can easily use them in this recipe. So why go to the trouble of making it from scratch?
I have a number of reasons I prefer homemade sugar free simple syrup. For one thing, you control the ingredients. Many syrups use artificial sweeteners and flavors, and those are things I simply prefer to avoid.
There is also a lot to be said for the simple pleasure that comes from creating something with your own hands. I know not everyone feels that way, but I also think many of you understand. Take pleasure in the craft and enjoy the journey.
It’s surprisingly easy. Simple syrup takes only a few minutes to make, and it’s hardly more effort than pouring it from a bottle. I’ve made simple syrup for a few recipes lately, including my keto sweet tea and rhubarb fizz cocktail. I also made a gingerbread version for keto gingerbread lattes.
And if you happen to have an overabundance of fresh berries, as I do this year, purees and syrups are a great way to enjoy them.
How to make sugar free Italian Cream Soda
Ingredients
Fresh berries
Keto sweeteners
Water
Heavy cream
Club Soda
Method
- Make the syrup. Bring the berries to a simmer with water and sweetener and cook until the berries can be mashed. Strain through a sieve to remove the solids.
- Fill a glass with ice and soda.
- Add a splash of cream. This step is optional. If you prefer the drink without any cream, you’re ready to go!
- Garnish. Make the drink extra special with a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream and a fresh berry.
- Stir and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can have fun with it! Try blueberry or strawberry for a delicious flavor twist.
I find that using half allulose makes the sugar free simple syrup thicker. You can use all allulose or BochaSweet if you prefer. If you use an erythritol based sweetener on its own, it may re-crystallize.
Sure, this Italian soda recipe would be great with a dollop of coconut cream.
Of course! As I mention above, sugar free simple syrup is easy to make but if you prefer to use ready made, it will work just as well.
More delicious keto raspberry recipes
- Keto Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
- White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
- Raspberry Coconut Bark
- Keto Raspberry Almond Thumbprints
- Raspberry Cheesecake Shooters
- Raspberry Muffins
Keto Italian Soda
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups fresh raspberries
- 1 cup water
- 6 tablespoon Swerve Sweetener
- 6 tablespoon allulose or BochaSweet
- Club soda
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
Sugar Free Berry Syrup
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the berries, water, and sweeteners. Bring to a simmer and cook until the berries can be mashed easily, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds. Press on the solids to release as much juice as possible.
Italian soda
- Fill a high ball glass with ice, then add club soda to about 2 inches from the top. Add ¼ cup of the raspberry syrup, then stir in one tablespoon of heavy cream.
- Top with lightly sweetened whipped cream, if desired.
Tracey says
ALL of the smoothies and drinks are SUPERB !!!!
Angela says
I don’t think I saw this anywhere in the post or comments, but can frozen berries be used or do they have to be fresh?
Carolyn says
Frozen is fine.
aNNA says
Thanks Carolyn, I love this recipe! I made it last year and have just now whipped up a few batches with different low carb fruits. I’ve frozen it before, as it lasts longer and I can just pop a melted ice cube or two of the syrup into the cream and club soda, stir and enjoy.
I must have boiled it down a bit much, as I have some pulp left over, not just seeds. I am using that as a jam/compote to spread on keto bread. Waste not, want not. 🙂
I plan on picking saskatoons this year and will make it with those as well. Now that should be an interesting flavour!
Laura says
I wouldn’t recommend using store bought sugar free flavored syrups if you’re using cream. I did this and the syrup curdles the cream. After doing a little research I read that pre-made sugar free syrups always curdle cream.
Carolyn says
Interesting!
Anna says
This was a perfect treat after a hot day! Creamy and delicious! I will be making it again soon.
Lily says
I love how sweet and delicious this drink was, it was the perfect refreshing treat for summer! I am so making a second one with evening ????
katerina @ diethood.com says
Oh my goodness!! This looks absolutely amazing! I can’t wait to give it a try!!
Diane says
OMG! I must make this today! I have some Marionberries looking for the perfect summer recipe and it his is it! Thank you for sharing; you are the best ????
Sabrina says
nice! always appreciate a tasty summer drink that’s not made so with a lot of sugar,thank you!
Christine says
Just a quick question, how long will the syrup keep in the fridge?
Lindsay says
Yes I would love to know this as well please
Carri says
I’d like to know as well
Carolyn says
Up to a week.
Roberta says
Could you link the recipe to make the syrup you show in the fourth photo in this post please? Looks so smooth and and mouthwatering, and I would suppose it’s dairy-free and requiring minimal ingredients… it seems to me it may be made of water, sweetener and maybe a bit of thickener? Or I’m making it easier and it’s something more complicated? I’d like to try, hope you’ll find a moment to help 😉
Carolyn says
Hi Roberta… if you read the recipe, you will see that the syrup is right in there. It’s the first three ingredients and the instructions are broken out under “sugar free raspberry simple syrup”.
Rita says
Hey there Carolyn, just wanna say always enjoying your perfect recipes!!! Thank you so much. Regarding this beverage, just wondering , you mentioned other fruits: how about a tangerine, ( less the cream) do you think would work?? Thank you Rita
Carolyn says
Sure! It will be higher carb, however.