Ginger Ale Ice Cream Floats
Cool, creamy, and delightfully fizzy, Ginger Ale Ice Cream Floats offer the perfect balance of refreshing ginger flavor and luscious vanilla sweetness. This quick and easy treat comes together in just five minutes, combining velvety vanilla ice cream with the sparkling effervescence of chilled ginger ale. Topped with fluffy whipped cream, a classic maraschino cherry, and a touch of optional mint, these floats are as visually striking as they are delicious. Ideal for hot summer days, casual gatherings, or as a nostalgic dessert with a modern twist, this recipe serves up pure joy in a glass. Don't forget to grab a straw and a spoon to savor every sip and scoop!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 scoops Vanilla ice cream
- 2 cups Ginger ale
- 0.5 cup Whipped cream
- 4 pieces Maraschino cherries
- 4 leaves Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Gather all your ingredients and ensure the ginger ale is chilled for best results.
Set out 2 tall glasses (approximately 12–16 ounces each).
Place 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream into the bottom of each glass.
Slowly pour 1 cup of chilled ginger ale into each glass. Be cautious when pouring as the combination of soda and ice cream will create foam.
Allow the foam to settle slightly before adding another small splash of ginger ale, if needed, to fill each glass.
Top each float with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
Add a maraschino cherry to the top of the whipped cream for a classic look.
Optionally, garnish each glass with a fresh mint leaf for an extra touch of color and freshness.
Serve immediately with a long spoon and a straw for sipping and scooping!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
820 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.5 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.5 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 135 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 241 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.5 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 103.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.2 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 347 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 547 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
