Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsDixie's DinerFloats Recipe

Floats Recipe

Inspired by Dixie's Diner
Time15m
Serves2

Root beer or Pepsi with all-natural ice cream.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Optional Toppings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Gather Ingredients

    Collect all the ingredients needed for the float, including your choice of root beer or Pepsi and all-natural ice cream.

  2. 2

    Chill Glasses (Optional)

    For an extra refreshing experience, chill your glasses in the freezer for about 10 minutes before serving.

Assembly

  1. 3

    Add Ice Cream

    In each chilled glass, add 1 cup of all-natural ice cream.

  2. 4

    Pour Soda

    Slowly pour 2 cups of root beer or Pepsi over the ice cream, allowing the carbonation to create a frothy effect.

  3. 5

    Add Toppings (Optional)

    If desired, top your float with whipped cream, a maraschino cherry, and drizzle with chocolate syrup.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve Immediately

    Serve the floats immediately with a straw and a spoon for mixing. Enjoy!

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