Cherry Cocoa Soda Float Sundae
A nostalgic dessert drink that’s part fizzy float, part chocolate sundae — made with scoops of ice cream, cherry soda, chocolate syrup, and all the toppings. Quick, fun, and full of retro charm.
Equipment
- tall soda glasses chilled for better presentation
- Ice cream scoop for portioning ice cream
- Spoon to layer and eat the float
- straw for sipping the float
- Freezer to chill glasses ahead
Ingredients
- 2 scoops vanilla or chocolate ice cream (per glass)
- 0.75 cup cherry cola or cherry soda
- 2 tbsp chocolate syrup or cocoa sauce
- 1 tbsp maraschino cherry juice (optional)
- whipped cream, for topping
- maraschino cherries, for garnish
- chocolate shavings or sprinkles, for garnish
Instructions
- Place tall soda glasses or milkshake jars in the freezer for 10 minutes before assembling. This keeps your float extra frosty and creamy.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup inside the chilled glass, letting it streak down the sides. Add 1 tbsp syrup to the bottom of each glass.
- Add 2 scoops of ice cream to each glass. Pour 1 tbsp maraschino cherry juice over the ice cream if desired.
- Slowly pour cherry soda over the ice cream to avoid overflow. Let it fizz and mix naturally with the syrup.
- Top with whipped cream, more syrup, chocolate shavings, and a cherry.
- Serve immediately with a spoon and straw for the full float experience.
Notes
Chill your soda, glasses, and even pre-scoop your ice cream for best results. For a fun twist, try different sodas or add a splash of cherry liqueur for a grown-up float!
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 720IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg
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