Can someone provide some homemade Italian soda syrup recipes?

Question

I am looking to make some for a party and one criteria I have is that they be vegan and another criteria is that they have no artificial flavorings!

Preferably a fruity one and maybe a chocolate or really awesome fancy vanilla one

I made a vanilla one which was just simple syrup and vanilla extract and it was ok but I don't feel it was as good as it should be!

Thanks to those who have recipes, please do not suggest already made one like: monin or torrani, I want to be DIY about it

Answer 1

Here is a recipe you can follow with any of your favourite fruits or chocolate. Try strawberry or mango! I use this as a base for my homemade Italian Soda's and everyone love it!

Enjoy...

Things You’ll Need:

    * Fruit

    * Sugar

    * Water

    * Stainless Steel Pot

    * Strainer

Step 1

Prepare your fruit. Berries should not need to be rinsed with the exception of strawberries. Cherries, plums or grapes can be rinsed. Citrus foods should be peeled. Just think ahead. If you are planning on using the remaining pulp for a jam or spread, then remove any stems or cores or pits. If you are discarding the pulp, then you don't have to quite so much preparation.

Step 2

Measure the fruit into a stainless steel pot and either crush or chop. Add one cup of water for every 4 cups of fruit. Put over medium heat and bring to a boil. Cook until the fruit is soft and has lost its texture. If the fruit is non acidic, like blueberries, add a little fresh lemon juice for tartness.

Step 3

Pour the contents of the pot into a strainer set over a large bowl. Pour back into the pot and add sugar, bringing back up to a boil. Skim off any foam that collects and boil for 1 minute.

Step 4

Pour into suitable containers and refrigerate. If you wish to preserve it for several weeks or months, use a hot water bath method of canning and seal. For those interested in keeping a little fruit in their syrup, just add a few tablespoons of the pulp back into the hot syrup.

Step 5

Kids and adults will love the syrup poured over a glass of ice as a refreshing and tasty drink or as a base for Italian Soda's