This soda counter staple couldn’t be easier to make at home.
This simple, two-ingredient dessert is sippable, slurpable, spoonable, and totally craveable.
Learn a few tips for making the perfect Coke float.
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Some people prefer to drink the Coca-Cola immediately, then spoon out and eat the ice cream.
Whatever you choose, there is no wrong answer.
Ingredients
1cup(8 oz.
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Add ice cream:
Top with ice cream.
Garnish with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry, if using.
Serve with a straw.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A Coke float is a two-ingredient dessert drink made with Coca-Cola and ice cream.
It can be sipped and spooned, or mixed into a milkshake-like drink.
That’s up to you.
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Others prefer to drink the soda immediately and then scoop up the ice cream for a treat.
Whatever you do, it’s not wrong.
Ice cream floats are open to all sorts of variations.
Coca-Cola isn’t a requirement Try root beer, orange soda, or lemon-lime soda.
If you like the darker colas, Dr. Pepper is a great option for an ice cream float.
