Starbucks Secret Menu: Italian Soda (Taste, Ingredients, Caffeine, Calories, Copycat Recipe & More information)

If you love soda like me and are on a hunt for a natural, healthy, hydrating substitute. Look no further; Starbucks Italian soda is the beverage for you.

I love my beverages cold and sweet, despite the weather. I have never liked hot drinks, especially in the morning when I loathe eating. I start eating at noon as it’s the only time my stomach can take it. I have, however, been loving the Starbucks Italian Soda. It is delightful and has very many flavors one can customize to their liking. Once you try the Starbucks Italian soda, there is no going back. Continue reading this article to learn more about the Starbucks Italian soda and more information.

Brief History of the drink

Italian soda is one of my favorite drinks to order while at Starbucks. I have also mastered making it at home because it is part of the secret menu and is often unavailable in most Starbucks outlets. Italian soda originates from the United States of America. It, however, gets its name, Italian soda, from an Italian Syrup company. In other parts of the world, it is known as French soda or Cremosa. However, it is made out of the same ingredients. Italian soda is made using sparkling water and syrup of one’s choice with a handful of ice cubes and whipped cream if you want to be a little extra.

Starbucks Italian Soda Overview

What’s in a Starbucks Italian Soda – (ingredients)

Starbucks Italian Soda is made using simple ingredients such as:

• Sparkling water; makes the drinks fizzy like soda; you can also opt for carbonated tap water.
• Syrup of your choice, for example, raspberry, peach, or strawberry; here is where you get the flavors; you can use syrup of your choice or mix two or more syrups to achieve your desired taste.
• Ice cubes will give you the chilled beverage you crave on a hot day.
• Whipped cream is an optional garnish and extra touch to make your drink more enticing.
• Slice of lemon(optional); Lemon slices are garnishes, but they also give your soda a tangy, zesty taste, especially if you are not so much into sugary drinks.

Starbucks Italian Soda: Sizes, nutrition, Caffeine & Calories

What sizes are available

You can get your Italian soda in a Grande or Venti cup at any Starbucks location. However, you should be aware that the prices will vary depending on the size of the cup. The Grande cup is the standard at Starbucks; it’s a perfect size (16 ounces) and is very popular with customers because it holds almost all drinks. It is closely followed by the Venti (20 ounces), a large size.

Nutritional facts

Italian soda is healthy mainly because it is made out of natural flavors. It is not an artificially carbonated drink. You do not need to worry if you are on a weight loss journey. Below is a summary of the nutritional facts.

Calories ( per 2,000 daily)
Calories	140 calories
Fats	0
Cholesterol	0
Sodium	0
Protein	0
Sugar	36 Grams
Carbohydrates	36 grams
Dietary fiber	0

Caffeine information

Italian soda does not contain caffeine as it is made out of natural ingredients, mostly fruit and fruit syrups and sparkling water with no caffeine. If you need the jolt of caffeine, you can always ask your barista to add some coffee that matches your flavor choice and try it out.

So what does Starbucks Italian Soda taste like?

Italian soda is sweet, fizzy, sparkly, and soothing. It works well for warm weather and summer. It has a fruity taste and is made out of fruit syrups, and additionally, one can add fruit to give it the necessary punch.

Ways to Customize an Italian Soda at Starbucks

You can create your Italian soda depending on your preferences and even settle for a less sweet drink if you do not have a sweet tooth. When at Starbucks, you can do the following things to customize your beverage.

• Request for sparkling water of your choice
• If you do not like sweet sugary drinks, you can opt for sugar-free syrups
• You can request small fruit additions like lemon slices
• You can ask for more or fewer syrup pumps depending on what you like
• You can also top it off with some whipped cream for extra jazz.

How to make Starbucks Italian Soda at home – Starbucks Italian Soda Copycat Recipe

INFORMATIVE SECTION

How do you order Italian soda from the Starbucks app?

The first thing you’ll need is the Starbucks App. If you don’t already have it, get it from the APP store for iPhone users or Google Play for Android users. After you join the app, open it, enable your location, and select and customize your Italian soda order. Select a convenient pickup location and place your order.

Is the Starbucks Italian Soda still available?

Yes, it is available. Although not on the official Starbucks menu, Italian soda can be made for you if you request your barista with the ingredients available at the particular outlet you visit.

Does Starbucks have Italian soda all year round?

Yes, you can; since it’s a secret menu drink, you can request for it to be made for you, and the barista will do so with the ingredients they have at their outlet.

Is the Starbucks Italian Soda healthy?

Yes, it is healthy as it is made from natural ingredients, unlike other carbonated drinks. You can also regulate the sugar in it by requesting fewer syrup pumps.

How much is the Starbucks Italian Soda?

The Starbucks Italian Soda is usually sold for $ 5.50, inclusive of the syrup and whipped cream, which is optional.

Is Starbucks Italian Soda Good?

Yes, if you are a sweet tooth, you will love this soda option, and you can always request sugar-free syrup for your soda, all in all, it is a sweet, refreshing drink that can be customized using different syrups to achieve your desired taste. You can request strawberry, raspberry, lime, peach, or any flavor available at your Starbucks outlet.