Chilled classic Coca Cola topped with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. This easy coke float is an old fashioned treat that takes only 2 ingredients and 5 minutes to make.
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Easy 2 Ingredient Treat
I used to love coke floats growing up and especially craved them during the summer. There’s just something about a super cold and fizzy Coca Cola mixed with creamy vanilla ice cream that really does the trick on a hot summer day. It’s so refreshing and delicious!
I hadn’t had one in a while, so my kids and I decided to make them together last weekend. They are incredibly quick and easy and are literally impossible to mess up. Just pour a cold can or bottle of Coca Cola into a glass, then add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. That’s it! Seriously SO EASY and super yummy. This recipe is definitely an oldie but a goodie.
Tips For the Best Coca Cola Float
- Use cold soda. The soda should be COLD. Room temperature soda will definitely not give you the same result. Ideally you want the soda to have chilled in the fridge for at least 24 hours before making the float.
- Chill the glass. Freeze your glass for about 10 minutes prior to assembling the float. This will keep both the ice cream and soda cold.
- Pour slowly. Tilt the glass and pour the soda in slowly. There will be less foam this way.
- Top it off. After adding in the scoop of ice cream, finish it off with an extra drizzle of soda (so that it’s filled all the way to the top).
- Digging in. You can either enjoy it immediately with a straw and spoon, or let it sit for a few minutes and then mix it together like a milkshake. Just don’t wait too long, or else it won’t be as cold.
Variations
- If you prefer it creamier, add an extra scoop of ice cream.
- Use diet coke to make lighter. You can also use a lighter variety of ice cream.
- Switch up the flavor of soda (we love orange, big red, cream soda or grape soda).
- Give it a tropical flare by adding 2 Tablespoons coconut syrup and the juice of 1/4 lime.
- Add whipped cream and a maraschino cherry on top.
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Coke Float
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Coca Cola , cold
- 1 to 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
Optional for topping: Whipped cream and a maraschino cherry
Instructions
- Place the glass in the freezer for about 10 minutes prior to assembling your float. Then pour the cold Coca Cola into the chilled glass. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
- Serve immediately while cold.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: Beverages, Frozen Desserts, No-Bake
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
As an Eastern European – I hated this, but I had to try! :) I could see someone liking the creamy cola taste but it wasn’t really for me. Also very easy.
Thank you for trying it and for your review! I am glad that it was simple for you to make.
This is the perfect treat for my teens for summertime! Looks so delicious and super easy to make too! They are going to love this recipe!
Yes, yes, yes! There is nothing that hots the spot more than a coke float in a hot summer day!
Made with chocolate ice cream is even better! I used to work at Baskin Robbins and would serve up coke floats with chocolate, root beer with vanilla, and sprite with sherbet/ sorbets. It is summer vacay – bring on all the cold desserts!
Yum, I’ll definitely have to try the chocolate version. Sounds delicious!
These were my childhood favourites. Thank you so much for a great reminder! They are excellent still.
How fun! Do we draw the image? I’m a little confused by that part but would love a chance to win!!
looks great!
we love Coke Floats! I love the idea of adding the coconut syrup too!
I need one of these right now! Look amazing!
My family is going to love these! Thanks for the idea!
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I will head over to the ink shared and check it out. Thank you for letting us know. Have a blessed week :) ~ Julie from http://mamawjsmomentaway.blogspot.com
Love this idea – yum! Go Seahawks!
Those floats look AMAZING – I”m going to be craving one all night!
How fun!!!
xoxoxo