Description
A festive and creamy peppermint Christmas float that’s easy to make and perfect for holiday celebrations. This sweet and refreshing drink combines vanilla ice cream, peppermint extract, milk, and lemon-lime soda to create a delightful holiday treat that will get you in the holiday spirit.
Ingredients
Scale
Drink Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1.5 liters 7 Up (lemon-lime soda)
- 1 pound (15 oz) vanilla ice cream
- Crushed peppermint candy for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Punch Bowl: Start by taking a large punch bowl or a large-serving beverage jar. Make sure it is clean and ready to use for mixing the drink.
- Mix the Ingredients: Pour the milk, peppermint extract, vanilla ice cream, and 7 Up into the punch bowl or serving jar. Stir gently to combine the flavors evenly without melting the ice cream too much.
- Serve the Drink: Pour the mixed drink into individual serving glasses. Add an extra scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of each glass and sprinkle crushed peppermint candy over the ice cream to garnish and enhance the festive feel.
- Final Touches: Serve each glass with a spoon and a straw so guests can enjoy both the creamy float and the fizzy drink together. Enjoy immediately for the best experience.
Notes
- Use good quality vanilla ice cream for a richer taste.
- Adjust the peppermint extract according to taste, adding more for a stronger mint flavor.
- Crushed peppermint candy adds a festive crunch and beautiful decoration but is optional.
- Serve immediately to prevent the ice cream from melting too much.
- This recipe is best enjoyed cold and fresh as a holiday party beverage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No cook, Stir and assemble
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240 ml)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: peppermint float, peppermint Christmas float, holiday drink, festive beverage, Christmas float, peppermint ice cream float
