Strawberry Sodas

It was 90 degrees here in DC and I was looking for something refreshing to cut the heat.  Since it is strawberry season, I decided to make Strawberry Sodas.  Not soda as in soda pop, but sodas as in the old fashion ice cream soda that you would get a from a soda fountain.  Not as hard as you would think.  The syrup only takes 20 minutes and the assembly of the drink takes less than a minute.

Strawberry Sodas

• Strawberry Syrup – (recipe below)
• vanilla ice cream
• soda water
• whipped cream

Strawberry Syrup

• 1 lb of strawberries
• 1/2 cup corn syrup
• 3 tbs sugar
• pinch of salt

To make the syrup blend the strawberries, sugar and salt in a blender.

Then place in a sauce pan and add the corn syrup.  Bring to a boil and then turn the heat down and simmer it for 20-30 minute until reduced by a third.

Now chill until you are ready to serve.  It is recommended that you make the strawberry sauce at least a half hour before you want to use it.  I like the strawberry seeds in my sauce but you can run it through a strainer to get rid of the seeds if you desire.

Time to Assemble

Take an empty parfait cup or a mug and place 2 tbs of strawberry syrup on the bottom.  Then add some cut up strawberries and top with a scoop of ice cream. 

Repeat the previous step creating a second layer of sauce, strawberries and ice cream.

Cover with one more spoonful of syrup and then fill the glass with soda water.  Top with whipped cream and a bit more syrup and serve. 

One of my all time favorite drinks.  The ice cream and homemade strawberry syrup are perfect.  Make sure that your syrup is really sweet, as you are diluting it in the soda water.  The flavor takes you back to the soda fountain.

Strawberry Sodas

A classic old-fashioned ice cream soda made with fresh strawberries, homemade strawberry syrup, vanilla ice cream, and soda water. Layered and topped with whipped cream, this refreshing drink takes you back to the soda fountain.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Chill Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Servings: 2 sodas

Course: Beverage, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For Strawberry Syrup:

• 1 lb strawberries
• ½ cup corn syrup
• 3 tbsp sugar
• Pinch of salt

For Assembly:

• Strawberry syrup from above
• Vanilla ice cream
• Soda water
• Whipped cream

Equipment

• 1 Blender
• 1 Sauce Pan
• 2 Parfait Cups or Mugs

Method

 

Make the Syrup:

1. Blend strawberries, sugar, and salt in a blender until liquified
2. Transfer to a saucepan and add corn syrup
3. Bring to a boil
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes until reduced by a third
5. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving (optional: strain through a sieve to remove seeds)

Assemble the Soda:

1. Pour 2 tbsp strawberry syrup into the bottom of a parfait cup or mug
2. Add some cut-up fresh strawberries
3. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
4. Repeat layers: syrup, strawberries, and ice cream
5. Add one more spoonful of syrup on top
6. Fill the glass with soda water
7. Top with whipped cream and a drizzle of syrup
8. Serve immediately

Notes

• The syrup needs to be made at least 30 minutes ahead of time to chill properly
• Strawberries have a lot of water content, so it takes 20-30 minutes of simmering to reduce the mixture properly
• You can strain the syrup through a sieve to remove seeds if you prefer a seedless version
• The syrup should be quite sweet since it gets diluted when you add soda water
• Layer the ingredients to create a visually appealing drink
• Serve immediately after adding soda water for the best carbonation