French Sodas (Blueberry, Strawberry Or Raspberry)
- Berry Syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/2 1/2 cup raspberries or 2 cups strawberries
- For the Sodas
- crushed ice
- 1/4 part berry syrup (recipe above)
- sparkling water or seltzer water
- half-and-half cream
- Boil the sugar and water until it begins to dissolve. Add the berries and simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes. The berries will turn to mush and the liquid will thicken.
- Strain over a bowl keeping the juice and discarding the fruit. Cool completely and refrigerate until ready to use.
- To make a French Soda: Fill a tall glass with crushed ice. Pour over 1/4 part of the berry syrup. Pour over with sparkling water. Add a splash of half-and-half (or to taste). Serve with as straw which is used to gently stir the mixture together.
syrup, sugar, water, raspberries, crushed ice, berry syrup, sparkling water, cream
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/french-sodas-blueberry-strawberry-or-raspberry-476807 (may not work)