Need a drink that will make everyone think you tried way harder than you really did? THIS is that drink!
This strawberry cream soda is bright, refreshing, and made with real strawberries—no artificial flavors, dyes, or overly sweet syrups. It’s a real show stopper.
It starts with a quick homemade strawberry syrup that gets mixed with sparkling water for a fizzy, customizable drink. If you’ve made my blueberry soda or lemon lime soda, this is another go-to recipe that feels fun and nostalgic but is made with ingredients you actually recognize.
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Why You’ll Love This Homemade Strawberry Cream Soda
- Real strawberry flavor (not artificial)
- Beautiful natural color without dyes
- Customizable sweetness and strength
- Simple, clean ingredients
- Perfect for kids, parties, and summer drinks
- Works for mocktails and fun drinks
Other Refined Sugar Free Homemade Sodas You May Like:
- Blueberry Soda
- Lemon Lime Soda
- Shirley Temples
Ingredients
Please see recipe card at the bottom of this post for the full recipe details.
1. Strawberry Cream Syrup
This homemade syrup is the star of the soda! It’s perfectly blended with strawberry, lemon juice and maple sugar.
2. Sparkling Water
Sparkling water adds the refreshing fizz that brings homemade sodas to life, creating a crisp, bubbly texture without added sugars or artificial ingredients. It’s the perfect base for mixing with homemade fruit syrups and citrus, allowing you to control the flavor and sweetness while keeping drinks clean and refreshing.
Homemade Strawberry Cream Soda
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sparkling Water
- 4 TBSP Strawberry Cream Syrup
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients for the soda together and stir.
Helpful Tools & Gadgets
Shop The Tools
Glass Bottle Dispensers 
Ice Maker
No special tools? Here’s how to make it work:
No glass bottle dispenser → use a jar with a lid
No carbonation machine → use Clubb soda or sparkling plain water
Making the Soda
1. Prep the sparkling water using the Aarke machine (if you don’t have this machine, you can use bottle sparkling water or club soda).
2. Mix all of the ingredients together.
Additional Allergens/Suggested Modifications
- No additional allergens.
This recipe is naturally free of: eggs, dairy, nuts, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, seed oils and sesame.
Recipe Tips
Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor
Mash berries while cooking to release juices if you don’t have an immersion blender.
Simmer gently—don’t overcook or it can dull the flavor
Add a splash of lemon juice to brighten
Strain for a smooth soda or leave pulp for texture
Chill syrup before mixing for best taste
Storage Options:
- Fridge: Store up to 2 weeks in a bottle, jar or airtight container.
- Freezer: Pour syrup into an ice cube tray and store. Prepare the sparkling water fresh to capture carbonation.
- This soda is best served fresh for carbonation purposes. Prepare it by the cup. If you have leftover, add a splash of sparkling water when you drink it again to refresh it a little.
Recipe FAQs
If you love nostalgic candy recipes made with simple ingredients, check out more copycat treats inside Volume 2 (desserts & treats) of The Gluten Free Kitchen Cookbook Series.
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