There’s something timeless about a Cream Soda Ice Cream Float.
It combines fizzy Cream Soda with vanilla ice cream for a simple treat that works well for birthday parties, movie nights, weekends or a warm afternoon at home.
Using Florida Syrups Cream Soda and freshly carbonated water, you can make one in just a few minutes.
How Do You Make a Cream Soda Ice Cream Float?
The recipe is quick and easy.
Ingredients – Makes 1 Serving
- 30ml Florida Syrups Cream Soda syrup
- Freshly carbonated water
- 1–2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream, optional
- Sprinkles, a wafer or a cherry for garnish
- Ice, optional
- A tall glass and straw or spoon
These quantities come from the original Florida Syrups recipe.
Method
- Carbonate cold water using your SodaStream or similar home carbonation system.
- Pour 30ml Florida Syrups Cream Soda syrup into a tall glass.
- Slowly add the sparkling water until the glass is around three-quarters full.
- Gently add one or two scoops of vanilla ice cream.
- Add whipped cream, sprinkles, a wafer or a cherry if you like.
- Serve with a wide straw or spoon.
The ice cream will foam as it meets the fizzy Cream Soda, so add it slowly.
What Does a Cream Soda Float Taste Like?
Cream Soda has a smooth, vanilla-led flavour, while the ice cream adds extra creaminess.
As the ice cream melts, it blends with the fizzy drink and creates the classic soda-fountain style texture that makes floats so popular.
Because Florida Syrups Cream Soda already has a vanilla-style flavour profile, it pairs naturally with vanilla ice cream.
Can You Make a Cream Soda Float with SodaStream?
Yes.
First, carbonate plain water using your SodaStream or similar home carbonation machine.
Then build the drink in the glass using Florida Syrups Cream Soda.
Do not add the syrup or ice cream to the carbonation bottle before fizzing. Instead, carbonate the water first and add the other ingredients afterwards.
Let Kids Customise Their Own Float
One of the easiest ways to make the recipe more fun is to let everyone choose their own toppings.
You could try:
- Sprinkles
- Whipped cream
- A wafer
- Maraschino cherry
- Chocolate sauce
- Fresh berries
- Crushed biscuits
You can also swap vanilla ice cream for another flavour if you want to experiment.
Chocolate ice cream, for example, creates a richer version of the classic Cream Soda float.
Why Use Florida Syrups Cream Soda?
Florida Syrups Cream Soda is our best-selling flavour overall.
It has a smooth, vanilla-led taste and works well in both regular fizzy drinks and recipes such as ice cream floats.
We develop and manufacture Florida Syrups in-house in North East England, including product development, blending, filling and bottling.
Every flavour is also available in a sugar-free version.
Can You Make a Sugar-Free Cream Soda Float?
You can use the sugar-free version of Florida Syrups Cream Soda as the drink base.
However, the finished float will only be sugar-free if the other ingredients you use, including the ice cream and toppings, are also sugar-free.
If that matters to you, check the nutrition information on each ingredient before making the drink.
Why This Recipe Works Well for Parties
Cream Soda floats are easy to prepare one glass at a time, and guests can customise their own toppings.
That makes them useful for:
- Birthday parties
- Family gatherings
- Movie nights
- BBQs
- Summer afternoons
- Retro-themed parties
You can prepare the toppings in advance, then carbonate the water and build each float just before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much Cream Soda syrup goes into one float?
Use 30ml of Florida Syrups Cream Soda syrup for one serving.
Can I use SodaStream water?
Yes. Carbonate plain water first, then use it to make the float.
What ice cream works best?
Vanilla ice cream gives you the most traditional Cream Soda float, but you can experiment with other flavours.
Can I use chocolate ice cream?
Yes. Chocolate ice cream gives the drink a richer flavour.
Is Florida Syrups Cream Soda available sugar-free?
Yes. Every Florida Syrups flavour, including Cream Soda, is available in a sugar-free version.
Is Cream Soda Florida Syrups’ best-selling flavour?
Yes. Cream Soda is currently our best-selling flavour overall.
Where is Florida Syrups Cream Soda made?
We develop and manufacture Florida Syrups Cream Soda in-house in North East England.
Make Your Own Cream Soda Float at Home
A Cream Soda Ice Cream Float is one of the simplest ways to turn a fizzy drink into a dessert-style treat.
Use 30ml Florida Syrups Cream Soda syrup, freshly carbonated water and one or two scoops of vanilla ice cream.
Then add your favourite toppings and serve straight away.
Explore Florida Syrups Cream Soda and make your own classic soda-fountain float at home.
