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    Home » Keto Cocktails and Beverages » Keto Italian Cream Soda

    Published: Jul 13, 2021 · Modified: Jul 23, 2021 by Carolyn

    Keto Italian Cream Soda

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    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!

    Titled image of a glass of sugar free Italian Cream Soda with a pink striped straw.

    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.

    Keto Italian Cream Soda in a glass with a bowl of raspberries and a jar of cream.

    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!

    Sugar free raspberry simple syrup in a glass bottle with raspberries around the bottom.

    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.

    Sugar free raspberry syrup being poured into a glass of Italian soda

    How to make sugar free Italian Cream Soda

    Ingredients

    Fresh berries
    Keto sweeteners
    Water
    Heavy cream
    Club Soda

    Method

    1. 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.
    2. Fill a glass with ice and soda.
    3. Add a splash of cream. This step is optional. If you prefer the drink without any cream, you’re ready to go!
    4. Garnish. Make the drink extra special with a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream and a fresh berry.
    5. Stir and enjoy!
    Close up shot showing whipped cream on top of a glass of sugar free Italian cream soda

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I make these sugar free Italian soda with different flavors?

    Yes, you can have fun with it! Try blueberry or strawberry for a delicious flavor twist.

    What sweeteners work best?

    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.

    Can I make them dairy free?

    Sure, this Italian soda recipe would be great with a dollop of coconut cream.

    Can I use storebought syrup?

    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
    Close up shot showing whipped cream on top of a glass of sugar free Italian cream soda

    Keto Italian Soda

    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!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Beverage
    Keyword: italian cream soda, sugar free italian soda
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 84kcal

    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.

    Notes

    *Nutritional information assumes that some of the carbs and most of the fiber was lost in straining the syrup through a sieve. The majority of the fiber from raspberries is in the seeds and those are discarded. 
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Italian Soda
    Amount Per Serving (1 soda)
    Calories 84 Calories from Fat 49
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 5.4g8%
    Carbohydrates 3.9g1%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Protein 0.9g2%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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    1. Laura says

      May 29, 2022 at 5:20 am

      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.

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      • Carolyn says

        May 29, 2022 at 8:12 am

        Interesting!

        Reply
    2. Anna says

      August 12, 2021 at 3:23 pm

      5 stars
      This was a perfect treat after a hot day! Creamy and delicious! I will be making it again soon.

      Reply
    3. Lily says

      August 12, 2021 at 1:01 pm

      5 stars
      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 ????

      Reply
    4. katerina @ diethood.com says

      August 12, 2021 at 12:21 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness!! This looks absolutely amazing! I can’t wait to give it a try!!

      Reply
    5. Diane says

      July 14, 2021 at 10:00 am

      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 ????

      Reply
    6. Sabrina says

      July 13, 2021 at 8:13 pm

      5 stars
      nice! always appreciate a tasty summer drink that’s not made so with a lot of sugar,thank you!

      Reply
    7. Christine says

      July 13, 2021 at 10:57 am

      Just a quick question, how long will the syrup keep in the fridge?

      Reply
      • Lindsay says

        July 20, 2021 at 12:31 am

        Yes I would love to know this as well please

        Reply
        • Carri says

          July 29, 2022 at 5:44 pm

          I’d like to know as well

          Reply
          • Carolyn says

            July 29, 2022 at 6:05 pm

            Up to a week.

            Reply
    8. Roberta says

      July 13, 2021 at 10:06 am

      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 😉

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      • Carolyn says

        July 13, 2021 at 6:51 pm

        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”.

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        • Rita says

          August 03, 2022 at 6:24 am

          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

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          • Carolyn says

            August 03, 2022 at 11:58 am

            Sure! It will be higher carb, however.

            Reply

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