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National Ice Cream Soda Day

Drink · Food · June 20

An ice cream soda is a scoop of ice cream floating in flavored syrup and fizzy soda water, a soda fountain classic that is easy to make at home.

National Ice Cream Soda Day falls on Sunday, June 20, 2027. That is 236 days away.

An ice cream soda starts with flavored syrup in the bottom of a tall glass. Carbonated water goes in next, then a scoop of ice cream, and often a little more fizz on top. The result is half drink, half dessert, and it is usually served with both a straw and a long spoon.

The fun is in the meeting of cold cream and bubbles. The ice cream softens at the edges and the carbonation whips it into a pale foam that climbs the glass. Each sip tastes a little different from the last, sharper at first, creamier near the end.

Chocolate syrup with vanilla ice cream is the familiar pairing, but strawberry, coffee and cherry all have loyal fans. Some people match the syrup and the scoop. Others mix them on purpose, which is how a black and white soda (chocolate syrup, vanilla ice cream) earns its name.

Order matters when building one at home. Pour the soda water slowly, and add the ice cream after the syrup and soda are stirred together, or the foam can rise faster than the glass can hold it. A chilled glass keeps the scoop from melting too quickly.

The ice cream soda is a cousin of the root beer float, though the float skips the syrup and uses a soda that is already flavored. The long spoon is there for the last soft bit of ice cream at the bottom.

Ways to celebrate

• Try a chocolate syrup and vanilla ice cream soda at home.
• Look for a local diner or soda fountain that still makes them.
• Experiment with an unusual syrup and ice cream pairing.
• Share ice cream sodas with friends, each one a different flavor.

Dates

All national days on June 20

Also on June 20

• Father's Day
• National Vanilla Milkshake Day
• American Eagle Day
• National Kouign Amann Day

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