Cherry-Coded Rebel Float Ice Cream (Print Version)
Fizzy cherry soda meets vanilla ice cream in a vibrant float, topped with whipped cream and playful garnishes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Ice Cream & Soda
01 - 4 cups cherry soda, regular or diet
02 - 8 scoops vanilla ice cream (about 1/2 cup per scoop)
→ Toppings
03 - 1/2 cup whipped cream
04 - 4 maraschino cherries
05 - 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles (optional)
→ Extras
06 - 1/4 cup cherry syrup (optional, for enhanced cherry flavor)
# How to Make It:
01 - Place four tall glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes to chill, if desired.
02 - Pour 1 tablespoon of cherry syrup into the bottom of each chilled glass, if using.
03 - Scoop two generous portions of vanilla ice cream into each prepared glass.
04 - Slowly fill each glass with 1 cup of cherry soda, letting bubbles settle before topping off as necessary.
05 - Top each float with a swirl of whipped cream, a maraschino cherry, and a sprinkle of rainbow sprinkles.
06 - Present floats immediately with straws and long spoons for serving.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses just a handful of fun ingredients you probably have on hand
- Takes less than 10 minutes from start to slurp
- Easy to customize for every taste or dietary need
- Makes any gathering feel bright and special
02 -
- Vegetarian friendly and easy to adapt for dairy free lifestyles
- Boosts the party mood with fun color and presentation
- Naturally caffeine free if you use caffeine free soda
03 -
- Always pour soda slowly to control foam and get a picture—perfect layered look
- Chill your spoons and straws with the glasses so nothing melts the float too quickly
- Never skip the whipped cream swirl, which seals in the chill and gives the toppings a place to shine