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Vanilla Bourbon Cream Soda

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Vanilla Bourbon Cream Soda

Vanilla Bourbon Cream Soda

Recipe by Daily Disher

This blended treat combines vanilla ice cream, bourbon, and cream soda into a frosty, nostalgic cocktail — like a grown-up ice cream float you can sip all night.

Course: CocktailCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
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Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup vanilla ice cream

    • 2 oz bourbon

    • 12 oz cream soda

    • 1 tsp vanilla extract

    • 1 tbsp syrup

    • 1 cup ice cubes

    Directions

    • Scoop vanilla ice cream into a blender and add 2 ounces of bourbon for a rich flavor kick.
    • Pour 12 ounces of cream soda into the blender, over the ice cream and bourbon mixture.
    • Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract along with a tablespoon of syrup for an extra layer of sweetness.
    • Add one cup of ice cubes to the blender to ensure the drink is chilled and refreshing.
    • Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds.
    • Pour the blended mixture into two tall glasses and serve immediately while it’s still foamy.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 250kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

    Thirsty Thursday is blending up something sweet, smooth, and seriously fun. The Vanilla Bourbon Cream Soda is a nostalgic nod to the classic ice cream float, upgraded with bourbon and blended into creamy, frosty perfection. It’s rich, refreshing, and tastes like summertime memories with a sophisticated twist — perfect for poolside sipping or a playful dessert cocktail.

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