Festive Peppermint Christmas Float Recipe
This Festive Peppermint Christmas Float is a delightful holiday beverage combining creamy vanilla ice cream with refreshing 7 Up and a hint of peppermint. It’s a perfect treat to add a festive touch to your Christmas gatherings, offering a sweet, fizzy, and minty flavor that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage, Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Drink Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1.5 liters 7 Up (or any lemon-lime soda)
Ice Cream & Garnish
- 1 pound vanilla ice cream (approximately 15 oz)
- Crushed peppermint candy, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Punch Bowl: Start by taking a large, clean punch bowl or a big-serving beverage jar. Ensure it is free from any residue to keep the flavors fresh and the presentation perfect.
- Mix the Ingredients: Add the milk, peppermint extract, vanilla ice cream, and 7 Up into the punch bowl. Gently stir the mixture to combine all flavors evenly without causing the soda to lose too much carbonation.
- Serve the Drink: Pour the mixed peppermint float into serving glasses. Add an extra scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and sprinkle crushed peppermint candy to enhance the holiday feel and add texture.
- Final Touches: Serve each glass with both a spoon and a straw to allow enjoying the creamy ice cream and bubbly drink together. This festive float is ready to enjoy immediately, brightening up any holiday celebration.
Notes
- Use full-fat vanilla ice cream for the creamiest texture.
- Adjust peppermint extract to taste; a little goes a long way.
- For a stronger mint flavor, garnish with fresh mint leaves as well.
- Serve immediately after preparation to keep the soda fizzy.
- Crushed peppermint candy adds a nice crunch and festive look but can be omitted for a smoother drink.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 8 oz)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: peppermint float, Christmas float, holiday drink, peppermint ice cream float, festive beverage, vanilla ice cream float, 7 Up float, holiday punch
