In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of warm water with ¾ cup of granulated sugar, stirring until fully dissolved. Add 1 ½ cups of chopped fruit and bring to a gentle boil for about 1 minute.

Lower the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the syrup thickens and becomes vibrant in color.

Remove from heat and strain the fruit mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding the solids to leave only the syrup. Allow the syrup to cool completely for about 15-20 minutes.

Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Pour 4 tablespoons of the cooled fruit syrup over the ice. Slowly add club soda or carbonated water, filling the glass until it's about ¾ full.

Top off with a splash of cream (about ½ cup) and gently stir to mix. Serve immediately with colorful straws.