Fantastic Old Fashioned Ice Cream Soda
Transport yourself to a nostalgic soda fountain with this Fantastic Old Fashioned Ice Cream Soda, a timeless treat that’s sure to delight both kids and adults. This quick and easy recipe combines creamy vanilla ice cream, your favorite flavored syrup—like chocolate, strawberry, or classic vanilla—and fizzy, chilled club soda to create a refreshing and bubbly dessert drink. Topped with a dollop of whipped cream, a maraschino cherry, and optional sprinkles, this indulgent soda is as fun to make as it is to sip! Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s the perfect way to cool off on a hot day or celebrate a special occasion. Ideal for vintage dessert lovers, this homemade ice cream soda will bring a touch of retro charm to any gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 scoops Vanilla ice cream
- 2 tablespoons Flavored syrup (e.g., chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla)
- 1 cup Club soda or seltzer water (chilled)
- 2 tablespoons Whipped cream
- 1 piece Maraschino cherry (optional, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Sprinkles (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Chill a tall soda glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes before starting to keep your soda extra cold.
Once the glass is chilled, add 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream to the bottom of the glass.
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of your chosen flavored syrup over the ice cream.
Slowly pour 1 cup of chilled club soda or seltzer water into the glass while gently stirring. Be careful to avoid excessive fizz or overflow.
Top the soda with 2 tablespoons of whipped cream for a creamy finish.
Garnish with a maraschino cherry and sprinkles if desired.
Serve immediately with a straw and a long spoon for scooping the ice cream!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
394 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.4 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 186 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.6 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 282 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
