Dirty Lemonade Soda Recipe
A creamy, tart dirty lemonade soda made with fresh lemon juice, heavy cream, club soda, and simple syrup. Ready in 5 minutes, one glass, no blender.
Servings 1
Calories 95kcal
Equipment
- Collins glass
- Citrus juicer
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
Lemon Base
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice about 1 medium lemon, never bottled
- 1.5 tbsp simple syrup 1:1 sugar to water, adjust to taste
To Build
- 10 oz club soda cold, freshly opened
- 1.5 tbsp heavy whipping cream at least 35% fat -- do not substitute coconut cream
- ice fill glass to rim
- lemon wheel for garnish
Optional
- 1-2 tsp flavored syrup raspberry, strawberry, or lavender
Instructions
Build the Base
- Fill a tall Collins glass to the rim with ice.
- Measure 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice directly into the glass.
- Add 1.5 tablespoons simple syrup. Stir briefly to combine with the lemon juice.
- Add flavored syrup now if using -- 1 to 2 teaspoons on top of the lemon-syrup layer.
Add the Fizz and Cream
- Pour 10 oz cold club soda slowly down the inside wall of the glass to preserve carbonation.
- Hold a spoon face-down just above the surface of the drink. Slowly pour 1.5 tablespoons of heavy cream over the back of the spoon so it floats on top.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel. Give one gentle stir to fold the cream layer through before drinking. Serve immediately.
