Description
Sparkling Cream Floats are a refreshing and fizzy dessert drink made with fruity soda and creamy vanilla ice cream — perfect for parties, summer gatherings, or a fun treat any time.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fruit-flavored sparkling soda (such as strawberry, orange, or grape)
- 8 scoops vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
- Fresh fruit or sprinkles for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Chill glasses in the freezer for 10–15 minutes if desired.
- Pour 1 cup of sparkling soda into each glass.
- Add 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream to each glass.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with fruit or sprinkles if using.
- Serve immediately with a straw and spoon.
Notes
- Try different soda and ice cream combinations like lemon-lime with raspberry sorbet or orange soda with vanilla for a creamsicle flavor.
- Make it festive by using colored sugar rims or paper umbrellas.
- For a dairy-free version, use non-dairy ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 float
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg