I can’t get enough of these blood orange Italian sodas, they’re refreshing, easy, and family-friendly!

Blood Orange Italian Sodas | completelydelicious.com

In middle school my friends I became obsessed with italian sodas. We got them almost every day at school, and raspberry was my favorite flavor. And then we moved on to some other obsession, and I completely forgot all about italian sodas.

Until this weekend, 20 years (!) later, when I got hooked all over again.

Blood Orange Italian Sodas | completelydelicious.com

Blood Orange Italian Sodas | completelydelicious.com

Except this time I made them myself with homemade blood orange syrup. Layered with ice, sparkling water and a little creamy half and half, it’s a very fun and refreshing beverage.

Blood oranges are in season right now and are definitely worth seeking out. They’re both sweet and tart, and I love the unusual color. But you can easily change up the recipe below with any citrus you like— lemons, clementines, grapefruit, etc.

I’ve been drinking these italian sodas all weekend long, and I don’t intend to stop!

Blood Orange Italian Sodas | completelydelicious.com

Blood Orange Italian Sodas | completelydelicious.com

Blood Orange Italian Sodas | completelydelicious.com
4 from 1 review

Blood Orange Italian Soda

Servings: 1 drink
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
These blood orange italian sodas are refreshing and family-friendly!

Ingredients
 

  • Blood orange simple syrup , recipe below
  • Ice
  • Sparkling or seltzer water
  • Half and half

Blood orange simple syrup:

  • Zest from 2 blood oranges
  • 1 cup freshly squeeze blood oranges
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

Instructions
 

To make the blood orange simple syrup:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the zest, blood orange juice and sugar to a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Strain and chill in the fridge until ready to use.

To make the Italian sodas:

  • In a highball glass, add approximately ¼ cup of blood orange syrup. Fill glass most of the way with ice and then sparkling or seltzer water. Top with a few splashes of half and half. Stir and enjoy!
Calories: 49kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Sodium: 1mg, Potassium: 39mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin C: 11mg
Cuisine: Italian
Course: Drinks
Author: Annalise
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