Vanilla Ice Cream Soda Recipe

This easy Vanilla Ice Cream Soda recipe is perfect summer treat when you are looking for a dessert drink made with rich vanilla ice cream and bubbly soda. It is an old school treat that is still so delicious!

This throwback old fashioned Ice Cream soda recipe is so good on a hot summer day. We love making these soda fountain ice cream float drinks for the family and everyone love them!

Why This Is the Best Ice Cream Soda Recipe

Nostalgic This old-fashioned ice cream soda is likely something your grandparents enjoyed at the five and dime. I remember getting these at the local ice cream parlor during the summer.

Delicious: This sweet treat is cold and refreshing and creamy! The classic combination of rich vanilla ice cream and bubbly soda not only satisfies your sweet tooth, but it also and quenches your thirst at the same time. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or simply looking for a delicious way to beat the heat, this iconic dessert drink is the perfect treat that is sure to hit the spot.

Inexpensive – This vanilla ice cream soda recipe a nice treat that does not cost a lot to make. Kids and adults of all ages will love this ice cream treat.

We had some cookies and cream ice cream in the freezer and some caramel topping, so that’s what I used to make my soda.

Ingredients

• Ice Cream (Storebought or homemade ice cream)
• Vanilla syrup or other
• Club Soda
• Whipped Cream
• maraschino cherries (optional)

Now to Make an Ice Cream Soda 

The complete recipe follows, but it is just four basic steps.

1, Add scoops of ice cream in a tall fountain glass.

2. Add your vanilla syrup (or your favorite topping sauce).

3. Add club soda.

4. You can add a little bit of whipped cream and a maraschino cherry if you want.

4. Stick a straw in it and enjoy!

It is so easy to make and I gave myself another reason to enjoy, you see, today is National Ice Cream Day.

Timesaving Tips for this Classic Recipe

• Use chilled club soda, so that the soda won’t cause the ice cream to melt too quickly.
• Use a tall glass that can hold the soda and ice cream, leaving room for foam and whipped cream on top.
• Pour in the soda slowly so that it does not overflow.
• Don’t forget the whipped cream and a cherry. A classic old fashioned ice cream soda ALWAYS has whipped cream and a cherry!
• Seltzer water can be subbed for club soda.

By following these tips, you can create a delicious and refreshing ice cream soda that is cold, creamy and full of flavor, without feeling heavy like a malt.

Like my Strawberry Shortcake Milkshake, and my Caramel Milkshake, it is a wonderful cold treat for the hot days of summer.

Woolworth’s was an original five and dime store and I loved that I could buy a couple of things with a dollar back then. Dad used to take us and let us get ice cream sodas there a lot more often than mom knew.

Be sure to try my copycat McFlurry recipe – it is another delicious treat! 

Fun Ice Cream Soda Flavors

I made my Ice Cream Soda with vanilla flavor ice cream, but you can make them with any flavor by changing up the syrup flavors or by using your favorite ice creams.

If you have never tried an ice cream soda, I highly suggest you do. They are different from a shake or malt and they are frothy and satisfying.

Cookies and Cream: ice cream: Use Cookies and Cream ice cream

Cherry Cola Float: Use cherry syrup, cola, and vanilla ice cream.

Chocolate ice cream soda. Use chocolate ice cream with chocolate syrup.

Mint Chocolate Chip Float: Use mint syrup, chocolate soda, and mint chocolate chip ice cream.

Blueberry Cream Soda: Use blueberry syrup, cream soda, and vanilla ice cream.

You can also change up the flavor by using any fizzy soda like ginger ale.

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More Easy Ice Cream Recipes

These ice cream treats are easy to make and so much fun!

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Apple Cider Floats

Ice Cream Sandwiches

Easy Homemade McFlurry Recipe

Baileys Coffee Floats

Easy Crazy Milkshake

Ice Cream Soda Recipe

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