Vanilla Ice Cream Soda
Perfect for a hot summer day Vanilla Ice Cream Soda will be a treat for both adults and children alike. This quick and easy recipe topped with your favorite garnish serves as a sweet treat for you and the whole family and takes less than 20 minutes to prepare.
Vanilla Ice Cream Soda
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- Chocolate Syrup Ingredients:
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Soda Ingredients:
- 1 cup club soda
- 3 cup vanilla ice cream
- For Garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Mini-chocolate chips
- Maraschino cherries

When summer rolls in, being able to whip up a tasty refreshing treat to cool down is always a priority, The kids are running around, their friends are popping in, not to mention the kid’s parents, as well as members of your family. With the cost of living steadily on the rise your ability to knock out tasty treats in your kitchen will not only make your family happy but keep your bank balance in check.

Vanilla Ice Cream Soda
Ingredients
- Chocolate Syrup Ingredients:
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Soda Ingredients:
- 1 cup club soda
- 3 cup vanilla ice cream
- For Garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Mini-chocolate chips
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- To prepare the chocolate syrup, combine the water, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt in a small skillet set over medium heat. Whisk vigorously until the sugar is dissolved and the cocoa powder is thoroughly incorporated into the mixture, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Add a large spoonful of chocolate syrup to each serving glass and top with enough club soda to fill each glass halfway. Divide the ice cream between the glasses and top with additional chocolate syrup.
- To serve, top each ice cream soda with a generous amount of whipped cream, mini-chocolate chips, and a maraschino cherry. Enjoy!
Vanilla ice cream soda is quick and easy to make it only requires twenty minutes and a few ingredients. Making it ideal for birthday parties and summer barbecues.