Peppermint Christmas Float Recipe
This Peppermint Christmas Float is the ultimate festive drink—creamy, fizzy, and bursting with minty holiday flavor! Made with vanilla ice cream, 7UP, peppermint extract, and a splash of milk, it’s a quick and delightful treat for parties, Christmas Eve, or family fun nights.
Equipment
- Large punch bowl or pitcher
- Ice cream scoop
- Tall glasses or mason jars
- Spoons and straws
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- For the Float Base
- 15 oz vanilla ice cream
- 1.5 liters 7UP or Sprite, chilled
- 3 tbsp milk (whole or 2%)
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
- For Garnish (Optional)
- Crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
- Whipped cream
- Mini candy canes for stirrers
- Red and white striped straws
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large clean punch bowl, mix the milk and peppermint extract.Step 2: Add scoops of vanilla ice cream evenly across the bowl.Step 3: Slowly pour chilled 7UP down the side of the bowl to reduce fizzing.Step 4: Ladle into glasses, ensuring each gets ice cream and soda. Garnish with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.
- Step 1: Add 1–2 scoops of vanilla ice cream to each tall glass.Step 2: Mix milk and peppermint extract in a small bowl. Drizzle about 1 teaspoon over the ice cream.Step 3: Slowly pour chilled 7UP over ice cream to fill glass 3/4 full.Step 4: Top with whipped cream, candy cane pieces, and a cherry. Serve immediately with a straw and spoon.