Cream soda ice cream floats let you recreate your favorite ice cream shop treat at home. With just two ingredients and very little prep, you can enjoy this classic retro dessert in minutes.
There’s something irresistible about an ice cream shop on a hot day, but you don’t have to go out to enjoy that sweet, creamy goodness. Cream soda ice cream floats are easy, nostalgic, and affordable—perfect for a quick treat or serving a group.
Ingredients
You only need two simple ingredients:
- Vanilla ice cream – Choose your favorite brand or homemade vanilla.
- Cream soda – Any brand of cream soda will work; pick the flavor you enjoy most.
How to Make
These floats are even simpler than milkshakes and require no blender.
Add a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream to a tall glass. Pour the cream soda slowly over the ice cream—pouring gently reduces foam and prevents overflow—until the glass is just below the rim. Serve immediately with a long spoon or straw.
Enjoy right away while the float is frothy and cold.
Ice Cream Float Topping Ideas
Customize your float with any of these toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Caramel sauce
- Chocolate syrup
- Maraschino cherries
- Sprinkles
Is cream soda good in a float?
Yes. Cream soda is flavored with vanilla syrup, so it pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream. The combination creates a rich, creamy, nostalgic flavor.
What does a cream soda float taste like?
Cream soda is a sweet, vanilla-forward carbonated drink. When combined with vanilla ice cream, the ice cream softens and blends into the soda, producing a thicker, creamier vanilla beverage with a light, fizzy finish.
Tips and Tricks
- Try other variations by swapping cream soda for cola, orange soda, or root beer for a different flavor profile.
- To slow melting, chill or freeze your serving glasses for up to 30 minutes before assembling the floats.
- Scale the recipe easily—double, triple, or quadruple quantities to serve a crowd.
Other Ice Cream Recipes
Cream soda ice cream floats are a favorite summer treat—simple, refreshing, and fun to customize. Give them a try and enjoy!
If you want more ideas, try experimenting with different ice cream flavors and sodas to create your own signature float.
Cream Soda Ice Cream Floats
Ingredients
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
- 1 1/2 cups cream soda
Instructions
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Add the scoop of ice cream to a tall glass.
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Pour the soda over top slowly (it will foam up and you don’t want it to overflow), until it’s just under the rim of the glass.
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Serve immediately with a long spoon or straw, and enjoy!
Notes
- Try different sodas for new flavor combinations, such as cola, orange soda, or root beer paired with ice cream.
- Freeze glasses for up to 30 minutes before using to slow melting.
- Easy to multiply the recipe to serve more people.