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This orange creamsicle soda lands somewhere between an Italian soda and an ice cream float. It starts with orange syrup and fizzy club soda, then gets a scoop each of orange sherbet and vanilla ice cream for that familiar creamy orange-and-vanilla flavor.
It takes about five minutes to put together, and each drink is made right in the glass. Using club soda instead of orange soda keeps it from becoming overly sweet once the sherbet and ice cream begin to melt.
An Italian Soda Meets an Ice Cream Float
An Italian soda is made with flavored syrup and carbonated water, while an Italian cream soda usually includes a splash of cream. This recipe starts with orange syrup and club soda, then adds a scoop each of orange sherbet and vanilla ice cream.
As the sherbet and ice cream begin to melt, they give this homemade orange cream soda the flavor of a Creamsicle, the classic frozen treat with sweet orange ice around a creamy vanilla center. You still get the bubbles of an orange Italian soda, but with the frosty texture of an ice cream float.
An Italian Soda Meets an Ice Cream Float
An Italian soda is made with flavored syrup and carbonated water, while an Italian cream soda usually includes a splash of cream. This version takes a different route, adding orange sherbet and vanilla ice cream to the fizzy orange soda.
As the sherbet and ice cream begin to melt, they give this homemade orange cream soda the creamy orange-and-vanilla flavor of a Creamsicle. You still get the bubbles of an orange Italian soda, but with the frosty texture of an ice cream float.
Recipe Tips
Leave room for the float: Pour the club soda slowly and leave plenty of space at the top of the glass. Add the sherbet and ice cream carefully since the carbonated soda may foam as the scoops settle in.
Serve it right away: The drink is best while the soda is still fizzy and the sherbet and ice cream are just beginning to soften.
Stir gently: Use a straw or long spoon to slowly mix the melting ice cream into the soda without knocking out all the fizz.
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A Five-Minute Orange Creamsicle Float
Once you have the ingredients ready, this orange creamsicle soda takes about five minutes from start to first sip. Make it in a tall glass and enjoy it while the club soda is still fizzy and the ice cream is just beginning to melt.
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Ingredients
For each one-glass serving
- 2 ice cubes
- 1½ cups club soda
- ¼ cup Orange Torani Syrup
- 1 scoop orange sherbet
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
- Fresh mint , for garnish
Instructions
- Add 2 or 3 ice cubes to a glass and pour in the club soda and orange syrup.
- Use a small ice cream scoop and add one (or two) scoops of sherbet and vanilla ice cream. Top with a sprig of mint.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I notice it says in your recipe for orange ice cream soda yields 2 buy it also says amount in a glass if I just want to make 1 glass what is the amount of each please reply
Hello, James: Thank you for reaching out to us on this recipe, I apologize for the confusion with the servings. At the top of the recipe it says that it is for 1 glass of soda. The figure in the serving amount was in error with 2 servings. I have corrected the recipe card to indicate 1 serving. Thanks for catching that error.
It sounds wonderful! Orange and vanilla together is my favorite flavor combo. Is there any mixing of the ingredients involved?
Hi, Deb….It is wonderful! No mixing needed but stir if you wish, add a straw, sip and enjoy! Thanks for your comments ?
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Hi Grandma Pat! I’m so glad that you posted this. Everything looked and tasted great. Thanks again for having me over.
Hi, Cora! I loved our sleep-over and we will do it again soon. So happy you enjoyed the Orange Creamsicle Soda. I have another flavor in mind that you will LOVE! 🙂
I love Creamsicles! So you know I’ll love this soda. What a great idea! Didn’t know Torani made an orange syrup, but there’s a store close to me that carries most of their flavors (not orgeat, though, which I need when I make Mai Tais), so I know where to source it. Really fun recipe — thanks.
Hi, John, nice to see you again! Yes, you will love this soda! I did have to go to three stores to find the orange syrup tho….Cash and Carry has it! Enjoy!
What is orange torani syrup and where do I purchase it? I can’t wait to try this drink. The egg cakes are really adorable!!! You ladies are so clever. Thanks!
Hey, Gwen, so glad you stopped by to vist! Torani syrup comes in many, many flavors and you can usually find it in the coffee section of the grocery store or where there is a little kiosk selling coffee drinks. Most grocery stores carry it but I had to go to three different stores to find the orange flavor. I finally found it at Cash and Carry, they have a huge, huge supply of flavors. Thanks for your nice compliments…:)