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Festive Peppermint Christmas Float

Festive Peppermint Christmas Float: A Must-Have Holiday Treat

This Festive Peppermint Christmas Float combines peppermint soda and vanilla ice cream for a delightful holiday drink.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 floats
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Float
  • 2 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream Choose French vanilla for a richer flavor.
  • 1 bottle Peppermint Soda Substitute with cream soda mixed with peppermint extract.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Optional but highly recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Candy Canes Essential for decoration.
  • 1 piece Maraschino Cherry Optional, for added sweetness.

Equipment

  • freezer
  • Serving glasses
  • Ice Cream Scoop

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by placing your serving glasses in the freezer for about 10-15 minutes.
  2. Once your glasses are adequately chilled, take them out of the freezer and scoop two generous scoops of vanilla ice cream into each glass.
  3. Carefully pour the peppermint soda over the ice cream, filling the glass until it's just about to overflow.
  4. Generously top each float with a dollop of whipped cream.
  5. Sprinkle crushed candy canes over the whipped cream and add a maraschino cherry on top.
  6. Serve your Festive Peppermint Christmas Floats right away.

Nutrition

Serving: 1floatCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 45gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep ingredients cold for best results. Assemble just before serving to enjoy optimal freshness and fizz.

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