Festive Peppermint Christmas Float Recipe
This Festive Peppermint Christmas Float is a refreshing and creamy holiday treat combining vanilla ice cream, fizzy lemon-lime soda, and a hint of peppermint extract. Topped with crushed peppermint candy for a crunchy festive touch, it’s perfect for celebrations and winter gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 floats 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Float Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ice Cream Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the vanilla ice cream, milk, lemon-lime soda, and peppermint extract. Stir gently to mix the ingredients while maintaining some of the soda’s fizziness.
- Serve the Float: Pour the mixture evenly into chilled glasses, filling about three-quarters full.
- Add Toppings: Top each float with a scoop of extra vanilla ice cream and sprinkle crushed peppermint candy on top for a festive crunch.
- Enjoy Immediately: Serve the floats immediately to enjoy the combination of creamy, fizzy, and refreshing peppermint flavors at their best.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, adjust the amount of peppermint extract to your preference.
- Use cold ingredients and chilled glasses to keep the float refreshing longer.
- Crushed peppermint candy is optional but adds a delightful texture and festive look.
- This recipe can be doubled or tripled for larger gatherings.
- Use gluten-free lemon-lime soda to make this float gluten free.
Keywords: peppermint float, Christmas float, holiday drink, vanilla ice cream soda, peppermint candy, festive beverage
