The classic ice cream float gets an update, thanks to these fun and refreshing recipes.
8 Ice Cream Float Recipes
Updated on Jan. 05, 2022
1/8
Strawberry Floats
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When it starts warming up in Colorado, my kids ask for ice-cold treats. This rosy pink cream float is one of our household favorites. —Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado
2/8
Caramel Apple Float
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Who doesn't love the flavors of caramel, apples, and vanilla ice cream together? If I'm feeling fancy, I drizzle caramel syrup around the inside of my glass before adding the apple cider and ginger ale. —Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania
3/8
Lemon Meringue Floats
Total Time
5 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I actually dreamed of this float idea one night, and woke up knowing I needed to make it. Thank you, Mr. Sandman! —Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania
4/8
Mimosa Floats
Total Time
5 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone needs a little treat at brunch! I wanted to kick things up a notch, so I added a scoop of ice cream to my mimosas. Sometimes I add chocolate, too.—Amy Lents, Grand Forks, North Dakota
5/8
Jungle Float
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
This fun floats lets kids (and adults, too) be the masters of their own creations. What a tasty way to experiment!—Jenni Sharp, Mequon, Wisconsin
6/8
Strawberry Patch Frost
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Strawberries get treated to a delicious chill in this pretty and simple drink.—Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
7/8
Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Sodas
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I keep the ingredients for these ice cream sodas on hand so I can enjoy a treat anytime I want. You can easily make more when feeding a crowd.
—Anna Erickson, Terrebonne, Oregon
8/8
Firecracker Float
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Thanks to Pop Rocks candy, these frozen drinks will literally make your mouth tingle with great flavor! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
