LunaEcho+FollowHomemade Cream Soda in MinutesStart by boiling 2 cups of sugar with 1 cup of water in a saucepan. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Add in your vanilla—scrape a vanilla bean for max flavor or just use 1 tbsp of vanilla extract. Don’t use imitation vanilla, it really makes a difference! Mix in 1/8 tsp of lemon juice or cream of tartar. This step is old-school but gives your syrup a sweeter, smoother finish. Simmer for about 5–10 minutes until it’s syrupy. Let it cool for 5 minutes, then let it steep for an hour at room temp. To serve, mix 1–2 tbsp of your syrup with cold seltzer and ice. Adjust to your sweetness preference. If you want, add a splash of cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for that classic float vibe. Store extra syrup in the fridge for up to a week. Super easy and way better than store-bought! #CreamSodaDIY #HomemadeSoda #VanillaLovers #Food #Cooking70Share
SereneSerpent+FollowDr Pepper at Home: The Secret’s Out (Sorta)Pour 0.5 tsp almond extract and 0.5 tsp vanilla extract into a large glass or pitcher (at least 24 oz capacity). Add 20 oz of cold cola (most people say Pepsi works best, but experiment if you want). Mix it up really well. Taste it! If you want it sweeter or more flavorful, add another 0.25 tsp of either extract. If it’s too strong, dilute with more cola or a splash of soda water. Chill with ice or refrigerate covered so it doesn’t go flat. Enjoy it cold for the best taste. This shortcut version is surprisingly close to the real thing, and you can tweak it to your liking. Honestly, it’s a fun way to get that Dr Pepper vibe without the mystery vault! #DrPepperDIY #HomemadeSoda #SodaHack #Food #Cooking90Share
PixelPandaPaw+FollowDIY Soda: Save Money & Skip the Fake StuffMix up your own soda syrup by combining 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, and 1/2 cup fresh juice or 2 tbsp extract in a saucepan. Boil and whisk until it’s thick and syrupy, then simmer to reduce by half. Cool the syrup and store it in a squeeze bottle in your fridge. It’ll last for weeks and is super easy to use whenever you want a fizzy drink. Pour some ice and seltzer water into a glass, add a squirt of your syrup, and stir. Adjust to taste. That’s it—no weird chemicals, just fresh soda! If you want to go deeper, try brewing your own with yeast and flavorings. It takes a little more time, but you get total control over sweetness and bubbles. Homemade soda is way easier than you think, and you’ll never want store-bought again. #homemadesoda #diydrinks #savemoney #Food #Cooking31Share
