This is one of my favorite summer treats! A frosty ice cream soda satisfies on so many levels. With ice cream, rich chocolate flavor, refreshing club soda, and rich and creamy whipped cream, it’s a drink and a dessert in one tall 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 soda are the main ingredients, with a topping of whipped cream and a cherry or chocolate sprinkles. Delicious!
Recipe Variations
- Soda: Instead of club soda, use seltzer water, ginger ale, or sparkling mineral water.
- Ice Cream: Replace all or part of the chocolate ice cream with vanilla, Neapolitan, or cookies and cream ice cream.
- Strawberry Ice Cream Soda: Swap the chocolate syrup for strawberry syrup and use strawberry or vanilla ice cream.
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!
