Strawberry Soda Ice Cream Float

Hi Bold Bakers! WHAT YOU GET: An all-natural sparkling Strawberry Soda Ice Cream Float recipe, topped with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate strawberry and cream summertime treat! And, after you make the Strawberry Soda syrup and let it chill, it only takes a few minutes to assemble. Already have an account? A homemade strawberry soda and always-delicious vanilla ice cream make the perfect summer treat! My strawberry soda ice cream float isn’t just easy, it’s unbelievably refreshing and delicious too. I love how the creaminess of the ice cream works with the tart and sweet strawberry soda!

This recipe starts with a homemade soda, which is much easier than it sounds — no soda stream or canned Co2 gas is necessary. The first step to making these creamy, fruit-filled floats is making fresh strawberry syrup. I take full advantage of ripe strawberries by cooking them in a saucepan and then adding some sugar, lime and lemon juice, and citric acid. When I’m ready to serve up these show-stoppers, I add 1 part of the fresh strawberry syrup to 2 or 3 parts of seltzer to make the strawberry soda. Then, I top it off with a few scoops of my Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream.

How Do I Make Homemade Soda Without A Machine?

Some folks have their own soda-making machines, which take tap water and make it into fizzy water, thanks to the CO2 cartridges that come with the machine. Then, they add drops of flavoring to get their favorite beverage. But not everyone has a soda machine! This strawberry soda can be made without one. First, you cook down fresh strawberries and a few other ingredients on the stovetop; then, add that flavor-packed syrup to canned or bottles of plain seltzer or soda water!

Tools You Need To Make Strawberry Soda Ice Cream Float

Measuring cups and spoons Saucepans Fine Mesh Sieve

Gemma’s Pro Chef Tips For Making Strawberry Soda Floats

Use the very best, sweetest peak-season strawberries you can find to make this syrup for the very best flavor. The lime, lemon, and citric acid all give this syrup the right sort of tang that not only brings out the strawberry flavor but also helps balance out the sweetness of the syrup. Citric acid naturally occurs in citrus fruit and is often used to flavor sodas. It gives a concentrated tartness and pop of flavor that is essential for a good soda. You can find these in the baking aisle or online. Instead of vanilla ice cream, you can try this with a scoop of Lemon or Lime Sorbet. Adults, you can use this syrup instead of simple syrup in a fruity cocktail!