The Amalfi Blue Cream Soda

Elle Cresswell

Cool, creamy and alive with blueberry sparkle, this lighter Italian cream soda is made for long summer afternoons and unhurried evenings at the table.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0

Total Time 15

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 150

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Blueberry Base

1 cup fresh blueberries
Choose ripe plump berries with a deep colour and plenty of natural sweetness.
2 tablespoons sugar-free blueberry syrup
This intensifies the fruit flavour without making the drink overly sweet. Sugar-free vanilla syrup may be used for a softer more dessert-like finish.

For the Cream

½ cup double cream
Adds the rich velvety texture that gives the drink its signature finish. Chilled coconut cream makes a lovely dairy-free alternative.

For Assembly

1 cup sparkling water well chilled
Plain sparkling water keeps the flavours clean while lemon, lime or berry-flavoured water adds another subtle layer.
2 cups ice
Add the ice immediately before serving to keep the soda beautifully cold and the bubbles lively.

For the Final Flourish

A few whole blueberries
Scatter them over the top or thread them onto a cocktail pick for a simple garnish.
1 sprig fresh mint
Adds a cool fragrance and a fresh flash of green against the deep blueberry tones.
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Method

Rinse the fresh blueberries under cold water, then drain them well. Arrange the blueberry syrup, double cream, sparkling water and ice within easy reach.
Place the blueberries and 2 tablespoons of sugar-free blueberry syrup into a blender. Blend for around 30 seconds, or until smooth and richly coloured. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing gently with the back of a spoon to create a glossy, seed-free purée.
Add the double cream and fold it slowly into the blueberry purée with a spatula. Take care not to whisk; the mixture should remain smooth, dense and velvety.
Fill the serving glasses generously with ice, then divide the blueberry cream mixture between them. Slowly top each glass with chilled sparkling water, allowing the bubbles to rise through the deep violet base.
Finish with a few whole blueberries and a fresh sprig of mint. Serve immediately, while the soda is icy cold, softly marbled and still alive with fizz.

Notes

Store any remaining blueberry cream mixture in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For the brightest flavour and silkiest texture, however, it is best prepared as close to serving as possible.