Festive Peppermint Christmas Float
A delightful and healthier holiday treat that combines creamy vanilla ice cream, bubbly soda, and refreshing peppermint for a festive experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 tsp Peppermint Extract
- 1 pint Vanilla Ice Cream
- 1.5 liters 7-Up
- Crushed Peppermint Candy for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your bowl by cleaning a large punch bowl or beverage jar.
- Combine the milk into the bowl followed by the peppermint extract, then gently add the vanilla ice cream, and lastly pour in the 7-Up.
- Stir gently using a stirring spoon to mix the ingredients without losing carbonation.
- Serve by carefully pouring the mixture into individual serving glasses.
- Garnish each glass with an additional scoop of vanilla ice cream and sprinkle crushed peppermint candy.
- Enjoy the float immediately with spoons and straws.
Notes
Consider using low-calorie or plant-based ice cream for a lighter option. Prepare the mixture in advance but add soda just before serving to maintain fizz.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: holiday drink, festive float, peppermint dessert, Christmas recipe, healthier dessert
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