Slurp! 8 Best Ice Cream Soda Recipes for Summer

I am a huge fan of the ice cream soda. A classic root beer float, a brown cow, you name it, I love it. I think it is the magical combination of sweet, bubbly soda and cold, creamy ice cream. It is like the ice cream magically transforms into cream soda as it melts. Ice cream sodas are also really fun for children. I’ve never met a child who doesn’t find delight in trying to slurp up the melted ice cream with a spoon. Here are some of our best ice cream soda recipes for summer. They are great for Fourth of July parties or just whenever!

Red, White & Blue Shooters 1 of 8

These awesome shooters are made red and white by the sorbet and vanilla ice cream. The blue comes from the soda! Served in small glasses, they are perfect for your little ones on the Fourth!
Make red white and blue shooters
Root Beer Floats 2 of 8

A classic root beer float is the epitome of summer. Enjoy it at a party or after dinner -- everyone will love the comforting classic flavor.
Make classic root beer floats
Dairy-free Mocha Root Beer Floats 3 of 8

This is the perfect float for people looking to avoid dairy but who still want the satisfaction of a cool root beer float!
Make dairy free mocha root beer floats
Green Ice Cream Soda 4 of 8

These monster mash sodas are hilarious for Halloween but are tasty year-round. I can see them also being great at a garden party surrounded by a gorgeous green garden.
Make green ice cream soda
Patriotic Floats for the Fourth 5 of 8

These awesome patriotic floats are perfect for the Fourth. Enjoy them at your barbecue and stay cool.
Make patriotic floats for the Fourth
Classic Coke Float 6 of 8

The classic Coke float is one of my personal favorites. This is easily the best way to turn a regular Coke into a cream soda.
Make a classic Coke float
Ice Cream Soda Cocktails! 7 of 8

Take ice cream sodas one step further by making them cocktails! These are not for children, but the adults will love them.
Try one of these five ice cream soda cocktails
Pimm’s Orange Soda Floats 8 of 8

With or without the Pimm's, this soda is like a creamsicle in a glass. Bright and refreshing, it is perfect for summer!
Make a Pimm's Orange Soda Floats