Peppermint Christmas Float Recipe
The holidays are here! It's time for festive treats. A Peppermint Christmas Float Recipe is perfect now. This drink is sweet, minty, and fun.
Equipment
- Tall glass or mug
- Spoon for mixing
- Ice cream scoop
- Straw
- Small plate
Ingredients
- Vanilla ice cream 2 large scoops
- Peppermint soda or lemon-lime soda 1 cup
- Crushed candy canes 2 tablespoons
- Whipped cream optional topping
- Mini candy cane for decoration
- Peppermint extract 2 drops, if needed
Instructions
- Take a clean, tall glass first.
- Chill it in the freezer beforehand.
- A cold glass keeps everything frosty.
- This step takes about 10 minutes.
- Place two scoops of vanilla ice cream.
- Put them at the bottom gently.
- Don't pack them down too tight.
- Leave some room at the top.
- Slowly pour your peppermint soda over.
- Pour along the glass side carefully.
- This prevents too much foam forming.
- Fill until almost full but not overflowing.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.
- Add whipped cream if you like it.
- Place a mini candy cane for decoration.
- Your float looks festive and beautiful now.
Notes
- Use really cold soda for best results.
- This keeps your float from melting fast.
- Freeze your glass for 15 minutes first.
- Premium vanilla ice cream tastes much better.
- Crush candy canes in a sealed bag.
- Use a rolling pin to crush them.
- Add peppermint extract for stronger minty flavor.
- Serve your float right after making it.
- The ice cream melts quickly in soda.
- Make extras because everyone wants more.