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What are some variations of egg soda?

By Drinks Type Editorial TeamPublished Oct 7, 2025Updated Nov 6, 20261 min read
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Egg soda is a Vietnamese drink of egg yolk, sweetened condensed milk and club soda over ice. Variations add cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla or orange rind, change the sweetness or use different eggs. The yolk is usually raw, so use pasteurized eggs, especially for children, older adults, pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system.

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In this article
  1. What is egg soda?
  2. Classic recipe
  3. Variations
  4. Safety first
  5. Not the same as an egg cream
  6. Avoid these claims

What is egg soda?

Egg soda (Vietnamese: soda sua hot ga) is a sweet, bubbly drink from Vietnam, related to Vietnamese egg coffee. A single egg yolk is stirred with about 2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk and club soda, then served over ice, giving a light, creamy, foamy drink.

Classic recipe

  1. Put 1 egg yolk (pasteurized if possible) in a tall glass with about 2 tablespoons of condensed milk.
  2. Stir vigorously until smooth.
  3. Add cold club soda and ice and stir again.
  4. Strain out any curdled bits if you like and drink right away.

Variations

  • Spices: a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg on top or in the mix.
  • Vanilla: a few drops of extract.
  • Citrus: a strip of orange rind for aroma.
  • Less sweet: use less condensed milk.
  • Pasteurized yolk: use a pasteurized egg or egg product to lower the Salmonella risk (see below).
  • Milk twist: some cooks add a splash of fresh milk for a softer taste.

Safety first

The egg is usually raw. The FDA says that for recipes where eggs stay raw or undercooked, you should use shell eggs treated to destroy Salmonella or pasteurized egg products. Raw egg is a higher risk for children, older adults, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems. Drink it fresh; the drink does not store well.

Not the same as an egg cream

An egg cream is a New York drink with milk, seltzer and syrup, and it contains no egg. See what is an egg cream.

Avoid these claims

You may read that egg soda cures tiredness or aids digestion. There is no official source for such health claims, so treat it as a sweet drink and enjoy in moderation.

People also ask

Is egg soda safe to drink?

The egg is usually raw, so there is a Salmonella risk. Use pasteurized eggs and avoid it if you are pregnant, elderly, a young child or immunocompromised.

What does egg soda taste like?

Sweet, creamy and light with fizz and a foamy top, a little like a bubbly cold custard drink.

Can I make egg soda without raw egg?

You can use pasteurized egg yolk, or skip the egg and make a condensed milk and club soda drink, which is a different drink.

General information only, not medical advice. If you have a health condition or are pregnant, ask your doctor before changing what you drink.

Sources

  1. U.S. FDA: What You Need to Know About Egg Safety, read 6 Nov 2026
Written by Drinks Type Editorial Team · Published Oct 7, 2025 · Updated Nov 6, 2026
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