Cream Soda
Cream Soda is a delightful and effervescent cocktail that combines the nostalgic flavors of vanilla and cream with a refreshing soda base.
- 5 min
- Easy
- Highball glass
- 2 ingredients
Cream Soda
Ingredients
- Spiced rum1 oz
- Ginger ale
Method
- Pour 1oz of Spiced Rum into a highball glass with ice.
- Fill with Ginger Ale.
What you need
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See 3 Spiced rum drinksWhere it comes from
The Cream Soda cocktail is a contemporary dessert drink inspired by the classic American soft drink, appealing to those with a sweet tooth and preference for approachable, nostalgic flavors. This modern invention reflects the craft cocktail scene's embrace of candy-like, indulgent beverages that prioritize flavor enjoyment over tradition.
Tips from the bar
- Use vanilla liqueur or vanilla vodka as the spirit base for authentic cream soda flavor
- add a splash of half-and-half or heavy cream for richness
- chill the glass thoroughly before serving
- a touch of orange bitters brightens the vanilla sweetness without overpowering
Twists worth trying
- Butterscotch Cream Soda
- Incorporates butterscotch schnapps for caramel-like sweetness
- Cherry Cream Soda
- Uses cherry liqueur and grenadine for fruity complexity
- Root Beer Float Soda
- Combines cola and vanilla for a float-inspired flavor
- Strawberry Cream Soda
- Adds strawberry syrup for bright fruit notes
What to eat with it
- Vanilla ice cream
- Sugar cookies
- Donut holes
- Chocolate cake
- Whipped cream desserts
- Candy popcorn
The finished drink
Questions
What is in a Cream Soda?
A Cream Soda is made with spiced rum, ginger ale.
What glass do you use for a Cream Soda?
Serve a Cream Soda in a highball glass.
What does a Cream Soda taste like?
Expect sweet, creamy, vanilla.
What can I make with Spiced rum?
We have 3 drinks built around Spiced rum. See them all on the Spiced rum page.
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