Refreshing Cherry Vanilla Cream Soda Float
A quick and easy homemade summer drink combining cherry soda, vanilla ice cream, and cherry syrup for a fizzy, creamy treat perfect for hot days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream per serving (about 1 cup or 240 ml)
- 1 cup (240 ml) cherry soda or cream soda mix
- 1 tablespoon cherry syrup per serving
- A few maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Chill the serving glass in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
- Pour 1 tablespoon of cherry syrup into the bottom of the chilled glass.
- Add 2 generous scoops (about ½ cup or 120 grams each) of vanilla ice cream on top of the syrup.
- Slowly pour 1 cup (240 ml) of chilled cherry soda and cream soda mix over the ice cream.
- Drizzle about ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract over the top.
- Garnish with a couple of maraschino cherries and add ice cubes around the edges if desired.
- Serve immediately with a straw and long spoon.
Notes
Use high-quality vanilla ice cream for best flavor and texture. Chill all ingredients and glassware to keep the float cold longer. Pour soda slowly to control fizz and prevent overflow. For a dairy-free version, substitute vanilla ice cream with coconut milk ice cream and use sparkling water with cherry syrup instead of cherry soda.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 float (about 1 cup
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Protein: 3
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