With various fruit syrups, you can make any of these terrific recipes:
Fruit & Cream Soda
Measurements in this recipe are "loose" adjust to fit your personal taste. Depending on how rich you want it, you can use half and half, whole, low fat or no fat milk. Vanilla soy milk also works well and then this becomes a health drink as well as a treat!
2-3 tablespoons fruit syrup
about ½ C half and half, milk or vanilla soy milk
about 1 ½ C club soda
Makes 1 Drink
Fill a large glass with ice. Pour in syrup and milk and shake well, fill with club soda.
Fruity Wine Spritzers
This makes a wonderful starter for an indulgent Sunday brunch.
3 C light dry white wine such as sauvignon blanc, chenin blanc or pinot grigio, chilled
about 2/3 C fresh fruit syrup
about 1 C club soda
Makes 4 Drinks
Combine wine, fruit juice and club soda. Serve over ice.
Fruit Ice
1 ½ C water
1 C fresh fruit syrup
2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
Serves 4
Combine all ingredients and pour into a shallow dish. Freeze until almost firm. Pour mixture into a blender and beat until slushy. Return to freezer and freeze until firm.
