A few years ago, word hit the street that a peeps soda pop was coming to market. Sadly, Pepsi did it wrong. We don’t need a Peeps flavored cola. We need a PEEPS FLAVORED SODA POP. Peeps. Soda. Full stop. THIS is the recipe you need to make your own Peeps soda at home using a Peeps simple syrup and the bubbly water of your choice. And the best part is, you can enjoy peeps during more holidays than Easter. 🐣
I’ve been working with infused simple syrups since I was in baking and pastry school, and one of my favorite uses for them is making soda at home. Making homemade soda pop is easier than you think, all you need is a flavored syrup and bubbly water— you actually do not need a soda stream, but if you want to live your best deluxe appliance life, GO FOR IT! 😎
This soda uses homemade Peeps syrup to add sweet and delicate marshmallow flavor, and you can even add whipped cream, heavy cream, or milk to make it an Italian soda! Serve this drink with a party-sized bowl of popcorn, a tray of pizza dough pretzel bites, or sweet spiced mixed nuts for the perfect start to any get-together!
why this Peeps Soda recipe works:
🍭 nostalgic. Whether you love them or hate them, you’ve got to admit that these sweet marshmallow candies bring a heavy dose of childhood nostalgia! This soda is an updated way to enjoy that flavor, without chomping on a literal sugar-coated marshmallow.
🙌 easy. Whip up a batch of peeps syrup and you’re ready to enjoy peeps-flavored drinks all week long!
🥳 fun. Move over cake-garnished milkshakes! This soda is the perfect party pop and it’s sure to wow your guests, without spending the afternoon decorating elaborately garnished glassware.
🛒 ingredients
See the recipe card for the exact quantities.
🍳 instructions
1: Add your ice to the glass of your choice and slowly pour in your syrup.
2: Top with seltzer water or sparkling water.
3: Give your soda a good stir with a cocktail mixing spoon, or other long handled spoon.
4: Add a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
5: Top with a Peeps candy.
6: Pop a straw in your soda and serve immediately!
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💡tips & tricks for getting it right
🍽️ serving tips
- holiday mocktail – this is a super fun soda to make with kids as a mocktail for a holiday celebration where Peeps pop up, like Easter, Halloween, or Christmas!
- grown-up soda – spike your soda with peeps-infused vodka for a grown-up treat!
ℹ️ troubleshooting tips
- not enough flavor – peeps are delicately flavored, so if you find that you need more Peeps taste, you can add more syrup 1/2 ounce at a time.
⚖️ scaling tips
- party sized – I LOVE making large batches of homemade soda for events and gatherings. Simply pour 8 ounces out of a 2-liter bottle and add in simple syrup to taste. I find that 8-12 ounces of syrup is perfect for a big bottle. It’s also fun to create your own custom soda labels for 2-liter bottles!
🔆 top tip
If you are new to making sodas at home, start with less syrup, then add more until you find the flavor you like. The nice thing about making your own sodas is that you can make them as flavorful or sweet as you like!
♻️ personalize your Peeps sodas!
Missing an ingredient? No problem. Check out these tried-and-true substitutions, or comment below with your question. I’m here to help you troubleshoot!
- club soda – club soda is usually interchangable with soda water or seltzer water. Most manufaturers do add sodium and other minerals to club soda, so be sure you like the taste of the soda on its own. You can of course also experiment with other soda pop like cola, too!
- cream or milk – add 1-2 ounces of heavy cream, milk, or the dairy alternative of your choice for a cream soda!
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Homemade Peeps Soda Pop (with Peeps Simple Syrup)
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Equipment
- 1 glass 12 – 16 ounce capacity
- 1 straw
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sparkling water can use up to 12 ounces, if you want to use the whole can for one drink
- 1 ounce Peeps simple syrup increase to 2 ounces for a stronger, sweeter soda
- ice to fill glass
- whipped cream optional, for topping
- Peeps marshmallow candy optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Chill glass & add syrup. Add your ice to the glass of your choice and slowly pour in your syrup.
- Add bubbles. Top with seltzer water or sparkling water.
- Stir it up. Give your soda a good stir with a cocktail mixing spoon, or other long handled spoon.
- Garnish. Add a dollop of whipped cream if desired, and top with a Peeps marshmallow candy.
- Serve. Pop a straw in your soda and serve immediately!
Notes
Substitutions & Variations
Club soda can usually be used interchangeably with plain seltzer water, but it does have added minerals which can change the flavor of your soda. Add in cream or your milk of choice to create an Italian-style soda! Spike your soda with peeps-infused vodka for a special grown-up soda pop!Nutrition Information
The information provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition facts calculator and actual nutrition facts may vary.
