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Festive Peppermint Christmas Float

Festive Peppermint Christmas Float: A Sparkling Holiday Delight

Delight in a Festive Peppermint Christmas Float, a bubbly treat of ice cream and peppermint soda perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Float
  • 2 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream Opt for French vanilla for indulgence.
  • 1 bottle Peppermint Soda Can substitute with cream soda and peppermint extract.
  • 1 can Whipped Cream To top off the float.
  • 1/4 cup Crushed Candy Canes For garnish.
  • 1 piece Maraschino Cherry Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • tall glasses
  • freezer
  • scooper
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Chill the glasses in the freezer for about 10-15 minutes.
  2. Add two generous scoops of creamy vanilla ice cream to each chilled glass.
  3. Pour the peppermint soda gently over the ice cream, filling each glass nearly full.
  4. Top with a fluffy layer of whipped cream.
  5. Sprinkle crushed candy canes over the whipped cream.
  6. Optionally, add a maraschino cherry on top.
  7. Serve immediately with sturdy straws.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best experience. Customize with your preferred sodas or ice cream flavors.

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