Fruity Ice Cream Sodas

Blueberries and delicious, even if I kinda made blueberry jelly! Love the balsamic. So good.

We traded out the seltzer for whole milk and put it in the blender. Of course, this is now a milkshake but it was delicious, none the less!

This dessert took me immediately back to my childhood candy shop. I delightedly slurped it up. Yes!!!!

Serving this for 4th of July, using blackberry syrup. How much syrup per glass?

The berry syrup could be frozen, couldn’t it? When you have a glut of fresh fruit…..

Anyone try this with tropical fruit like chopped pineapple or mango chunks?

I strained the fruit (raspberries) so they wouldn’t get stuck in straws but saved the compote for my morning oatmeal. Another winner from M-Dawg!

The next best part of this will be using sipper straws that are also a small spoon … hard to find the days! In a previous post I called them “sipper straws and forgot the spoon part. Sorry

Made as written (raspberries and vanilla ice cream) and served instead of dessert. This is good and we will add to the Fourth of July menu. The best part is the infinite ability to vary the proportions to everyone’s taste and sweetness preferences. If you make the syrup well in advance, these can be made in about 3 minutes. Make sure you chill all three ingredients in advance for a colder drink.

I completely agree with Rosemary, don't strain the fruit, it's a lovely addition. I've also used a similar fruity syrup with just Sparkling water (flavoured water is also good) and no ice cream. A sherbet or sorbet would also be nice.

Chocolate Sodas were my favorite as a kid. Chocolate ice cream instead of vanilla with some chocolate syrup. And yes, to Rebecca, always add ice cream first for that luscious foam!! Next favorite ice cream drink - Dr. Pepper Float!

My favorite ice cream soda is to (as above) simmer some ripe peaches w/a bit of sugar. Don't strain the fruit because it's nice to be able to eat the fruit at the end w/a spoon. Instead of plain seltzer, I use one of the fierce ginger ales (like Fever Tree) and a good quality vanilla ice cream. By fierce, I'm not talking alcoholic, just strongly flavored. Something that a child would hate.

Before I saw this recipe, I made a strawberry ice cream soda with raw fruit and much less sugar. Here’s the no-recipe recipe for 2. Put about 2 big handfuls of strawberries in the blender. Add enough milk to help get the blender going - maybe a half cup. Add sugar to taste. I used about 2 heaping Tbs light brown sugar. Blend until mostly but not totally smooth. Taste and adjust as needed. Divide into 2 large glasses (about 1/3 full). Add fizzy water to 2/3 full and stir. Top with ice cream.