Description
A delightful holiday beverage combining vanilla ice cream and peppermint syrup, topped with whipped cream and festive garnishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2–3 peppermint candy canes, crushed
- ½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 1 drop red food coloring (optional)
- 3–4 peppermint candy canes for garnish
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 2–3 generous scoops premium vanilla ice cream
- 1–2 tablespoons peppermint syrup
- Chilled lemon-lime soda
Instructions
- Prepare Homemade Peppermint Syrup: Combine sugar and water in a saucepan, heat until sugar dissolves, and add crushed candy canes if desired. Cool and add peppermint extract and food coloring.
- Crush Candy Canes: Place peppermint candy canes in a bag and crush them into small shards.
- Make Fresh Peppermint Whipped Cream: Chill mixing bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form, add powdered sugar and peppermint extract, and whip to stiff peaks.
- Chill Serving Glasses: Place serving glasses in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to cool.
- Assemble the Float: Moisten glass rims, dip in crushed candy canes, add ice cream, drizzle syrup, and top with soda.
- Garnish and Serve: Add whipped cream, sprinkle crushed candy canes, and decorate with mint sprigs and other festive toppings. Serve immediately with straws.
Notes
Serve the float immediately for the best experience, and customize with various garnishes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 float
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: peppermint, holiday drinks, festive beverages, Christmas float, dessert drink