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Festive Peppermint Christmas Float

Festive Peppermint Christmas Float: A Joyful Holiday Treat

Celebrate the holidays with a Festive Peppermint Christmas Float—an easy, creamy, and fizzy drink that brings Christmas cheer to every gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 floats
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Float
  • 2 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream Substitution: Use French vanilla for a richer flavor.
  • 12 ounces Peppermint Soda Substitution: Cream soda with 1-2 drops of peppermint extract for flavor control.
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Can use dairy-free whipped cream for a vegan version.
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Candy Canes Optional but recommended for holiday sprucing.
  • 1 piece Maraschino Cherry Optional topping for a classic float touch.

Equipment

  • freezer
  • serving glasses
  • scooping spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chill your serving glasses in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes to enhance visual appeal and keep the drink cold.
  2. Add 2 generous scoops of vanilla ice cream into each chilled glass.
  3. Slowly pour peppermint soda over the ice cream, filling the glass until it's about an inch from the rim.
  4. Dollop whipped cream generously atop the fizzy mixture, letting it spill slightly over the edges.
  5. Sprinkle crushed candy canes over the whipped cream for a festive touch.
  6. Top with a maraschino cherry for an added classic twist.
  7. Serve immediately with a straw to keep the layers intact and the fizz alive.

Nutrition

Serving: 1floatCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill glasses before assembling the float for optimal flavor and presentation. Prepare fresh for best texture and taste.

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