Vanilla Bean Cream Soda Recipes

VANILLA BEAN CREAM SODA

Steps:

• Combine 1 cup of water with the sugar in a medium saucepan. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and add . Boil over medium-high heat, until the sugar dissolves. Let syrup cool before stirring in the vanilla extract. In a large pitcher or bowl, combine with soda water, stirring gently to combine.
• *Cherry-Cream Soda: Add 1 packet of cherry kool-aid and 1/2 teaspoons almond extract for a beautiful, bright red soda/.

CREAM SODA MIX FOR SODASTREAM POP

Steps:

• In a medium pan, heat the Turbinado sugar and 1/4 cup water over medium high heat until carmelized.
• Cut and squeeze one lemon.
• Split the vanilla bean or use the vanilla extract.
• Remove pan from stove and add 2 cups water and the lemon juice. Add vanilla bean and seeds, return pan to the heat and bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat and allow to stand for 1 hour.
• Pour syrup into an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator.
• Add syrup to taste to carbonated water.

CREAM SODA SYRUP

Steps:

• Place sugar and 1/4 cup water in a medium nonreactive saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat until sugar is caramelized.
• Carefully add 2 cups water and lemon juice; add vanilla bean and seeds and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour.
• Discard vanilla bean and transfer syrup to an airtight container. Syrup may be kept, refrigerated, for up to 2 weeks. To serve, fill a 16-ounce glass with ice cubes and add 1 1/2 ounces syrup; top with seltzer and stir to combine.