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Orange Cream Soda Recipe

This homemade Orange Cream Soda is a refreshing, creamy, and fizzy treat that tastes just like a classic orange creamsicle! With just a few ingredients, you can create a delicious, nostalgic drink perfect for summer days.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Easy Version:
  • 2 cups orange soda Fanta, Sunkist, or Crush
  • 1/4 cup vanilla creamer French vanilla preferred
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh orange slices for garnish
Homemade Orange Cream Soda:
Orange Syrup:
  • 5-6 medium oranges for juice and zest
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp orange extract
  • 1/8 tsp citric acid optional, for tanginess
Cream Mixture:
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
To Serve:
  • 1 1/2 cups club soda
  • Ice cubes
  • Orange slices for garnish

Equipment

  • Tall glasses
  • Spoon
  • Pot (for homemade syrup)
  • Whisk
  • Strainer

Method
 

Easy Version:
  1. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
  2. Pour orange soda into the glass, filling it about 3/4 full.
  3. Slowly pour the vanilla creamer over the back of a spoon to create a layered effect.
  4. Garnish with a fresh orange slice.
  5. Serve with a straw and a spoon for stirring.
Homemade Version:
  1. Step 1: Make Orange Syrup
  2. Zest 2-3 oranges carefully, avoiding the white pith.
  3. Juice the oranges to obtain 1 cup of fresh juice.
  4. In a pot, combine juice, zest, sugar, and water. Heat on medium, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  5. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Remove from heat, strain zest out, and stir in orange extract and citric acid.
  7. Let cool completely.
  8. Step 2: Make Cream Mixture
  9. In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, vanilla extract, and sweetened condensed milk.
  10. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  11. Step 3: Assemble Soda
  12. Add 3 tbsp orange syrup to a glass.
  13. Fill 2/3 of the glass with club soda and stir gently.
  14. Add ice cubes.
  15. Slowly pour 3 tbsp of the chilled cream mixture over the back of a spoon for a layered effect.
  16. Garnish with an orange slice and serve immediately.

Notes

For a less sweet version, use sparkling water and fresh orange juice instead of soda.
Store homemade orange syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
The cream mixture can be prepared up to 3 days in advance.