Easy Ice Cream Float
Quick and easy ice cream float recipe, homemade with 2 simple ingredients. This old fashioned, classic drink is made with ice cream, soda and sometimes syrup. Ready in less than 5 minutes.
Servings: 1 Person
Calories: 137kcal
Ingredients
- 1-2 scoops Vanilla ice cream
- 1 can Soda 12 oz. can, Your choice of 7UP, Sprite, Fanta, Crush, Coca Cola, Pepsi, Root beer, Dr.Pepper, Mountain Dew e.t.c.
Instructions
- Optional step: Chill the glass cup in the freezer for about 5 minutes prior to assembling to keep the float cold for longer.
- Pour your soda in the chilled glass.
- Add scoops of vanilla ice cream.
- Top with whipped cream, if you like.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
- If you are adding any flavored syrups, pour about 2 tablespoon of soda in cup/mug, followed by 1 tablespoon syrup. Mix with a spoon. Then, add the remaining soda and finally, add scoops of ice cream gently. Enjoy.
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Notes
- Read all my tips above.
- Tastes best when served immediately. I don't recommend storing leftovers for later. The soda loses all its bubbles and goes flat and the ice cream melts and becomes watery.
Nutrition
Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 278IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 1mg