Cherry-Coded Rebel Float Ice Cream (Print Version)

Fizzy cherry soda meets vanilla ice cream in a vibrant float, topped with whipped cream and playful garnishes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Ice Cream & Soda

01 - 4 cups cherry soda, regular or diet
02 - 8 scoops vanilla ice cream (about 1/2 cup per scoop)

→ Toppings

03 - 1/2 cup whipped cream
04 - 4 maraschino cherries
05 - 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles (optional)

→ Extras

06 - 1/4 cup cherry syrup (optional, for enhanced cherry flavor)

# How to Make It:

01 - Place four tall glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes to chill, if desired.
02 - Pour 1 tablespoon of cherry syrup into the bottom of each chilled glass, if using.
03 - Scoop two generous portions of vanilla ice cream into each prepared glass.
04 - Slowly fill each glass with 1 cup of cherry soda, letting bubbles settle before topping off as necessary.
05 - Top each float with a swirl of whipped cream, a maraschino cherry, and a sprinkle of rainbow sprinkles.
06 - Present floats immediately with straws and long spoons for serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses just a handful of fun ingredients you probably have on hand
  • Takes less than 10 minutes from start to slurp
  • Easy to customize for every taste or dietary need
  • Makes any gathering feel bright and special
02 -
  • Vegetarian friendly and easy to adapt for dairy free lifestyles
  • Boosts the party mood with fun color and presentation
  • Naturally caffeine free if you use caffeine free soda
03 -
  • Always pour soda slowly to control foam and get a picture—perfect layered look
  • Chill your spoons and straws with the glasses so nothing melts the float too quickly
  • Never skip the whipped cream swirl, which seals in the chill and gives the toppings a place to shine
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