June 30: Mix Two Favorite Cold Treats Together on National Ice Cream Soda Day!
Back in the 1870s, America was undergoing something of an awakening when it came to sweet treats. One new creation was the ice cream soda, which is often referred to as a float. The inventor wanted to differentiate his beverages from the creations of other soda rivals, and that's how vanilla ice cream was used as an exciting addition. Unfortunately for the Philadelphian entrepreneur looking to seek credit, there are three other businesses that claim to be the inspiration behind the beverage.
Then and now, the ice cream soda was something that people could socialize over. Many adults now have fond memories of their youth, when bars would regularly serve these products ice cold from an ice cream soda fountain. Although soda joints are now being widely replaced by the likes of Starbucks, it's still fitting that we celebrate the humble ice cream soda with its own food holiday.
Why not try to make ice cream soda from the comfort of your own home with online food recipes picked by Dishfolio?
Root Beer Float Cake
Root Beer Float Cake: the stuff that summertime dreams are made of!
by foodpluswords
Ultimate Root Beer Float
How does my friend Stella make a classic summer refreshment even better? With secret ingredients like homemade sassafras ice cream!
by sixbittersweets
Alcoholic Root Beer Float
This delicious treat adds an alcoholic twist to the traditional Root Beer Float: Whiskey and Kahula.
by CollegeRecipes