I haven’t had a float since…well forever ago. I think the last time was when I was a little kid sitting in a Sonic drive-in parking lot, my short legs dangling from our car’s backseat that was too tall to allow them to reach the floor. I probably had straight-across bangs and pigtails too if you want the whole picture.
My mom was pretty wise about not allowing too much trashy fast-food all the time, but on occasion she’d take us there for a quick lunch or treat. I think it was largely because we were good friends with the manager and most of the employees that worked there at the time so it was nice to support them at the same time (or maybe that’s just a clever excuse we used to feel better about those splurges (Anyone know what a Route 44 is?). It’s crazy how that can seem like a lifetime ago and like yesterday at the same time.
Sitting here now and looking back is making me realize how much my life has changed since then, done a 180 so to speak, or maybe more like a 360. Actually, let’s just say it’s been a rollercoaster ride that’s taken me all over the place with plenty of resulting whiplash. Hey, but I bet yours is the same way. Changes are just part of living.
I’ve had this recipe on my list for months now and I’ve been dying to share it before summer is over and I just couldn’t wait any longer. You can use fresh, frozen, or canned cherries but I'm obviously going to vote for the fresh.
Even more good news, you can switch out the fruit with other kinds like berries, peaches, pineapple, oranges….. Endless possibilities here. I could have chosen one of those fruits that currently is available to me fresh, but it was too late. I had already got it stuck in my mind that I had to have a big old, brilliantly red, wonderfully fizzy, and just a little bit (okay a lot a bit) messy, cherry vanilla float! I confess, this was purely stubbornness on my part, but really, look at this beauty! Can you blame me? I’ve always wanted to make my own pop and ice cream floats. I feel like together they just scream vintage Americana in the summertime.
Oh, and did you guys know that making soda pop at home is one of the easiest things ever? Really, pretty much all you do is make a syrup, add some gas water, and stick a straw in it! Then to take the next step and upgrade to a float, (which obviously needs to happen every time, duh!), you just drop in some generous scoops of vanilla ice cream and kick back to enjoy your work of artful and delicious genius!
Hopefully you’ve stuck around thus far to get this recipe. (opens tightly scrunched eyes to see who’s still here) Oh good, because it’s one that I’m extra, extra thrilled about!
As always, the recipe is available upon request. The first request gets an upvote.
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Definitely, @beartribune! Thnaks for reading!
Ingredients
Cherry Vanilla Bean Soda:
2 cups (pitted) pureed cherries
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 vanilla bean, split in half
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 - 8 cups seltzer (carbonated) water
Floats:
1 pint of your favorite vanilla ice cream
Instructions
Funny how I was sitting at a Sonic when I read this. It looks delicious, I am going to have to try it with my kids. Thanks for sharing it.
Wow, at sonice. Where exactly?
Sorry missed your reply. I was at one in KY.
Yummy!!! I want one one now, haha! 😃😃😇
Thank you so so much my dear!!!🌎
Those look amazing! Especially on a summer day!
I'm so happy you like these! Thanks @lifes-a-donut!
amazing very delicious
Thanks @mahaelsayed! I'm so glad you like this!
Wow, Great job!
Thanks @maj
Wow, i could use one of those!
I'm sure you could @hebro! Thanks!
We call them spiders down under....dont ask me why?
Wow, you call floats spiders? How interesting @wakeupworldnews!
:) mmm yummy! Looks beautiful!
Thanks @jjjjosue!
These photos are making me so thirsty! I could really use this right now! Upvoted :)
Thank you @droidsid!
Got to love the foodporn tag wonder if it brings in some weirdos haha Nothing beats a good float Root beer float being the best of them!
I wonder that myself @bitcoinflood. Hmmm, maybe I should rethink it if it does. Thanks for your reply!
I've never tried a cherry float before. Amazing recipes! Followed and resteemed :)
That's so sweet @sarahtops9000, thanks!!!
looks yummy!! Do share the recipe, so that we all can try this!!
Yeah, just check the upper comments @randomvideos!
This would really be a nice treat. Especially in all this heat.
Perfect in the heat @trevis, thanks!
I have not had an Ice Cream Soda since I was 12 years old, and now I am suddenly really craving one. It was an awesome and super creative idea to make your own cherry soda and combine it with the vanilla bean ice cream. A match made in heaven and looks beautiful in photos too. Amazing job as always.
You are too sweet @healthyrecipe! Thanks so much!
looks so tasty :O
Glad you like it @jwolf!
La combinación de colores ha quedado perfecta. Saludos.
Gracias, mi amigo @mendezand!
This looks so good!! I wish I had this recipe about five days ago. We are doing root beer floats for my son's 7th birthday party (all supplies have already been purchased) and this would have been so much more fun and even more unique. We are having a Halloween party for our son and his friends so I am quite certain this drink might have to make an appearance at it. :)
That sounds like fun! You can say it's like creepy witch's brew when it's all bubbly and red. Thanks @adayat523!
You could even use a fruit like kiwi to make it green and more Halloween-like!
Such floats were the rage during my school days. Parents frowned upon such treats and they were a once in a blue moon occurrence. Now a days, in the world of fast food, various Mocktaila are becoming common but such floats are not too much in vogue. Your post made me nostalgic. Thanks for this wonderful memory lane trip. Upvoted
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Wow, well I'm so happy to be a nostalgic inspiration to you @vm2904! Thank you so much.
Oh no, you didn't!!! Ice cream float aleeeerrt!!! OMG, I don't even remember when was the last time I had one of those! My eyes are suffering here!!!
Haha, I'm thrilled you like these @blacklux!
That looks amazingly good and its literally been decades since i have one but this I have to Try but
Where's the recipe??
Oops cancel that I saw the recipe in ne of the comments thanks going to try this this weekend
Thank you @tattoodjay
Yummy! Looks beautiful :)
Thanks @saqib! I'm glad you like it.
Great Post
Thank you
Glad to share it @dnfleowjs!
Perfect.. Looks amazing :)
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Thanks @hamzarajput! Your recipe sounds great.
Look so good!! This is really gorgeous. I'd love it if you looked at some of my work too if you have the time. I'd really appreciate it. 😊
Thanks @themessup
Nice Post
Glad you like it @dnflgksrnr!
Looks really tasty!!!
Thanks @firepower!
That looks insane! Oh my goodness. I so want one. I would try this with peaches. I can't keep from scrolling up and looking at those pics! Insane I say!
I am thrilled that you like this @tesscooks4u! Thank you so much for taking the time to reply!
Rule #1 about this drink-dessert: never on a white couch! Hehe. Looks deelish but drink it outside! Or maybe I'm just a klutz- wouldn't trust myself a bit with a drink that color :) great recipe!
Omg, you're so right! I would tell my family the same thing about these. Thanks for commenting @jaymorebeet!
Wow this looks like the most refreshing and delicious summer drink!! Thanks again for another amazing food inspiration :)
Thanks @isshappy!
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Oh wow, this looks amazing! I miss soda floats :)
Thanks so much @natashahall, I am really glad you liked it
These look so good! You always make me crave food even though I just had some hehe
That is an awesome compliment that I was able to make a great 'foodie' hungry. Thanks @amy-goodrich
Do you think it would taste as good with strawberries?
absolutely, strawberries would be awesome
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