Indulgent Festive Peppermint Christmas Float Recipe
This Indulgent Festive Peppermint Christmas Float is a delightful and refreshing holiday treat that combines the fizzy zest of lemon-lime soda with the creamy richness of vanilla or peppermint ice cream. Enhanced with peppermint extract and crunchy crushed peppermint candies, it’s perfect for celebrations or cozy winter gatherings, delivering both festive flavor and a fun, frothy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Flavoring
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract (or crushed peppermint candies for texture)
Beverage
- 4 cups lemon-lime soda (or diet version for lower calories)
Ice Cream
- 4 scoops ice cream (vanilla or peppermint; non-dairy for vegan option)
Toppings
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies (or chocolate sprinkles as alternatives)
Instructions
- Prepare the serving vessel: Begin by grabbing a clean punch bowl or a large beverage jar to mix and serve your festive float.
- Combine ingredients: Pour the peppermint extract into the punch bowl or jar, then add the lemon-lime soda. Stir gently until the peppermint flavor is evenly incorporated without losing the soda’s fizz.
- Pour into glasses: Carefully pour the flavored soda mixture into individual glasses, leaving some space at the top for the ice cream.
- Add ice cream: Top each glass with a generous scoop of your chosen ice cream to create a creamy, frothy layer that softens the soda’s effervescence.
- Garnish: Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top of the ice cream for a festive crunch and an added burst of peppermint flavor.
- Serve immediately: Present the floats right away with a spoon and straw so everyone can enjoy both the creamy and fizzy elements together.
Notes
- Use diet lemon-lime soda to reduce calories without sacrificing fizz.
- For a vegan version, choose non-dairy ice cream such as coconut or almond milk-based options.
- Alternatives to crushed peppermint candies for topping include chocolate sprinkles or shaved chocolate for variety.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the best texture, as ice cream will melt and soda will lose carbonation over time.
- Adjust peppermint extract quantity to taste if you prefer a stronger or milder mint flavor.
Keywords: Christmas float, peppermint float, holiday dessert drink, festive beverage, peppermint ice cream float, lemon-lime soda float
