This old-fashioned ice chocolate ice cream soda is one of my favorite summer treats! A frosty chocolate ice cream soda satisfies on so many levels, and this recipe ticks all the boxes. With ice cream, rich chocolate flavor, refreshing club soda, and rich and creamy whipped cream, it’s a drink and a dessert in a glass! You might not remember the 5 and dime lunch counters and soda fountains of 1950s and 60s, but this was a popular item on the menus. Chocolate syrup, milk, chocolate ice cream, and carbonated soda are the main ingredients. With a topping of whipped cream and a cherry, cookie crumbs, or chocolate sprinkles, it’s simply delicious!
Chocolate Ice Cream Soda Recipe Variations
- Soda: Instead of club soda, use seltzer water, ginger ale, or sparkling mineral water.
- Ice Cream: You can replace all or part of the chocolate ice cream with vanilla or Neapolitan, or this mocha ice cream.
- Strawberry Ice Cream Soda: Swap the chocolate syrup for strawberry syrup and use strawberry or vanilla ice cream.
- Minty Twist: Swap in mint chocolate chip ice cream for a refreshing flavor.
- Coffee Kick: Add a splash of espresso to the mixture for mocha flavor, and use mocha ice cream if you have it.
- For the Adults: Add a splash of coffee liqueur, bourbon, or Irish cream for a boozy twist.
Old-Fashioned Chocolate Ice Cream Soda
Beat the summer heat with a cold and delicious chocolate ice cream soda!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverages
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 scoops chocolate ice cream
- 2 cups club soda
- 2/3 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
- 2 Maraschino cherries or sprinkles, for topping
Instructions
- Divide the chocolate syrup and milk between two tall glasses and stir to blend.
- Add 2 scoops of ice cream to each glass.
- Fill the glasses with club soda and top with whipped cream.
- Top with a cherry or sprinkles. Enjoy!
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