choice, or a few drops of strawberry oil
1 tablespoon heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk if
dairy-free)
2 tablespoons sweetened whipped cream, for garnish
(see tip; omit for dairy-free)
- Place the ice cubes in a tall glass. Pour in the
sparkling mineral water. Stir in the sweetener and
extract and adjust the sweetness to your liking. - Pour the heavy cream into the glass. Do not stir
so you can watch the legs of the cream seep down into
the drink. Top with the sweetened whipped cream and
enjoy. This drink is best served fresh; it will lose its fizz
if left overnight.
busy family tip:
I keep heavy cream in a whipped cream canister in
my fridge at all times for easy additions to treats like
this. I put 2 cups of cream and 2 tablespoons of
powdered sweetener or ¼ teaspoon of liquid stevia in
the canister and shake well to combine. Then it’s
presweetened and ready to go whenever I need it!
note: To give this cream soda a pretty pink color, I
added a few drops of natural red food dye. I also used
Stur Strawberry Melon–flavored liquid water enhancer,
which not only enhances the strawberry flavor but also
gives the drink a pretty shade of pink.