Old Fashioned Ice Cream Soda

Create an old fashioned ice cream soda like they use to serve at the local lunch counter at home! With just a few ingredients you can enjoy this delicious treat.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings ice cream soda

Calories 385kcal

Author Leigh Anne Wilkes

Equipment

Ingredients

2 large scoops vanilla ice cream
2 Tbsp chocolate syrup
1/2 cup seltzer or soda water
whip cream and sprinkles to garnish

Instructions

Pour chocolate syrup and soda water into glass.
Stir to mix well.
Add in ice cream
Top with whip cream and sprinkles.

Notes

Chill your glass first
Pop your serving glass into the freezer for 5–10 minutes before assembling. A cold glass keeps the soda fizzy longer and helps prevent the ice cream from melting too quickly.
Add soda slowly
Pour the soda gently down the side of the glass to control the foam. Ice cream and carbonation create a big fizz, so slow pouring keeps it from overflowing.
Use good quality ice cream
Because there are only a few ingredients, quality matters. A rich, creamy vanilla (or chocolate!) ice cream will give you that classic soda fountain texture and flavor.
Customize the flavors
Try different soda and syrup combinations—root beer for a classic float, strawberry syrup with lemon-lime soda, or chocolate syrup with club soda for that traditional chocolate ice cream soda.
Serve immediately
Ice cream sodas are best enjoyed right away while they’re fizzy, creamy, and perfectly frothy on top. Add a straw and a long spoon for the full soda fountain experience.

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