Grenadine Coca-Cola Float: An Effervescent Delight
A ruby-red twist on the classic float, combining fizzy Coca-Cola, creamy vanilla ice cream, and sweet-tart grenadine syrup for a stunning layered drink that’s both refreshing and indulgent.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 float 1x
- Category: Dessert Drink
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American Soda Fountain
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups (360ml) Coca-Cola (chilled)
- 2 scoops (about 1 cup) premium vanilla ice cream
- 2 tbsp grenadine syrup
- ½ cup crushed ice (optional)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Maraschino cherry (for garnish)
- Orange slice (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep glass: Chill a 16oz fountain glass in freezer for 10 minutes.
- First layer: Pour grenadine syrup into bottom of glass.
- Ice layer: Add crushed ice if using (creates a buffer for slow mixing).
- Soda layer: Slowly pour Coca-Cola down the side of the glass to preserve layers.
- Float ice cream: Gently add scoops of vanilla ice cream using a spoon.
- Finish: Top with whipped cream, cherry, and orange slice.
- Serve: Provide a long spoon and straw for layered enjoyment.
Notes
- For clear layers: Pour Coke over the back of a spoon
- Adult version: Add 1oz dark rum before ice cream
- Homemade grenadine: Mix 1 cup pomegranate juice with 1 cup sugar, simmered until syrupy
- For extra fizz: Use Coca-Cola from glass bottles
- Presentation tip: Serve on a napkin-lined saucer with vintage soda spoon
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 entire float
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/grenadine-coca-cola-float-recipe/
