Bourbon Cherry-Cola Ice Cream Floats
Just try and say no to this— cherry cola (made with homemade cherry syrup) spiked with bourbon and layered into a tall glass alongside vanilla ice cream, with whipped cream and a cherry on top.
We’re currently experiencing some technical difficulties with our swamp cooler. Now that July is in full swing, temps are above 90 pretty consistently now and our house is quickly turning from uncomfortable to unbearable. My handy husband is working on getting it fixed, but in the meantime I’m getting a little cranky.
You know what’s a good cure for crankiness? Bourbon. And what’s a great way to beat the heat? Why, with an ice cream float, of course! Putting the two together— brilliant.
A frosty mug filled with ice cream, cherry coke and bourbon. I’m feeling a little less cranky already.
Want to make this treat even easier? Skip the homemade cherry syrup and use cherry coke, though I have to tell you that the homemade syrup made with fresh summer cherries is so worth it.
Looking to make this kid-friendly? Simply omit the bourbon!
Bourbon Cherry-Cola Ice Cream Floats
Ingredients
Cherry Syrup:
- 1 cup fresh cherries , pitted and halved (100 grams)
- 1 cup water (237 ml)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
Bourbon Cherry-Cola Floats:
- 1 ounce bourbon , omit to make kid-friendly (30 ml)
- 1 tablespoon cherry syrup
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream
- 12 ounce cola soda (350 ml)
- Whipped cream
- Cherries , for garnish
Instructions
To make the cherry syrup:
- Combine the cherries, water and sugar in a small saucepan set over medium high heat. Bring to a boil and then simmer for about 5 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Puree in a blender or food processor until smooth. Pass through a mesh strainer and chill completely. Store in the fridge.
To assemble the floats:
- Combine the bourbon and cherry syrup in a large mug or tall glass. Add a scoop of ice cream. Gently pour in a little cola soda so ice cream is covered. Add another scoop of ice cream, followed by more soda. Repeat until glass is filled. Top with whipped cream and cherries and serve immediately.
This flavour combo sounds insanely delicious! Perfect for summer!
Oh my…this is simply genius! How is it that I had never heard of cherry-cola before?! I feel like I’ve missed out on something that might become my favorite thing in the world…now, excuse me, but I have to go make some of this asap, and I already know I’ll get obsessed!
xo, Elisa
Oh my gosh, Elisa. You have to try cherry cola asap! Cherry coke is fine, but homemade is so much better! You’re going to love it!
Adults need their kid comforting treats too. Love this float.
Is that the cane sugar sweetened version of coca-cola I spy? Nice!
Yes! It’s my fave and thankfully my local store carries it. 🙂
yum! Fresh cherries, this sounds divine!
Thank you Shannon! Fresh cherries definitely send it over the top!
O. M. god.
I need this right now.
I don’t even really like cola, but I need this in my life.
Yes you do! 🙂
These are so great! I have to make one today!
Thanks Tieghan, you’d love it!
I made these bourbon cherry cola ice-cream floats for the super bowl party and it was a crowd favorite. Thanks in advance and also for sharing 😉
Wow, that’s awesome! I’m so happy to hear you all enjoyed them. Thanks for the feedback!
Cool food for summer days
This looks like perfection! So delicious!
Ice cream floats definitely take me back to my childhood! Craving one right now after seeing these images.
soOoooOo good!thank you:)
Yum! I wish I had one of these right now
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Hello Annalise,
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