Old Fashioned Float Recipe
Two scoops of ice cream and your choice of soda
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Soda Options
Garnishes (optional)
Method
Preparation
- 1
Choose Your Soda
Select one of your preferred sodas from the options provided, such as root beer, cola, orange soda, or ginger ale.
- 2
Prepare the Glass
Take a tall glass or a float glass and set it on a stable surface.
- 3
Add Ice Cream
Using an ice cream scoop, add two generous scoops of ice cream into the glass.
Assembly
- 4
Pour the Soda
Slowly pour your chosen soda over the ice cream. Start pouring lightly to prevent overflowing and allow the ice cream to float.
- 5
Add Garnishes (Optional)
If desired, top the float with a dollop of whipped cream and finish with a maraschino cherry on top.
Serving
- 6
Serve and Enjoy
Serve immediately with a straw and a long spoon for scooping the ice cream. Enjoy your old fashioned float!
