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Bubble Up

With the fizzy drink craze bubbling over, it seemed time to reinvigorate the beloved Italian soda. Made from a combo of tasty syrup with flavours ranging from fruity to spiced, and even nutty, plus a simple topping of soda water, this classic easily lends itself to exciting reinventions. We got creative by starting with an interesting homemade syrup as a base, layering in spirits here and there, and topping them with different types of fizzy beverages. These flexible formulas can also be used to create delicious and complex tasting mocktails—just drop the alcohol and lengthen with more soda as needed.


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Smoky Lemon and Iced Tea

Add sultry smoke flavour to the classic summertime combo of lemonade and iced tea before flipping it into the Italian soda realm with the addition of fizz. The result is a big-batch punch that is superb with barbecued dishes.





Strawberry Balsamic Soda

The unexpected combo of strawberry and balsamic vinegar is one that chefs have been incorporating into dishes for a long time. Riffing on this culinary concept, the syrup for this sipper amps up the flavour of in-season strawberries with a dash of balsamic.

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Salty Pineapple Sangria-Style Soda

Adding salt to any cocktail will bring out more flavour. Here, it makes the pineapple pop. Making the syrup in advance means you can simply assemble this summery signature drink for guests with ease.





Rhubarb & Orange Italian Tonic

This recipe is a great way to take advantage of in-season rhubarb and make a stunning sipper. Bitter-tart flavours mingle, making a complex-tasting and satisfying cocktail.

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