Description
The Festive Peppermint Christmas Float is a delightful, refreshing drink that encapsulates the joy of the holiday season. Combining creamy vanilla ice cream with fizzy soda and a hint of peppermint, this vibrant beverage is perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights in. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas or ringing in the New Year, this float will add a touch of cheer to your celebrations. With its quick preparation time and kid-friendly appeal, it’s an easy treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 pound (15 oz) vanilla ice cream
- 1.5 liters 7 Up
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and slightly soften the ice cream for easier scooping.
- In a small bowl, mix milk and peppermint extract until well combined.
- In tall glasses, add two generous scoops of vanilla ice cream each.
- Pour the milk and peppermint mixture over the ice cream in each glass.
- Slowly top with 7 Up, allowing it to bubble beautifully.
- Serve immediately, garnished with mint leaves or crushed candy canes if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 float (approximately 340g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg