Bourbon Cherry-Cola Ice Cream Floats
A grown up cherry cola float that's perfect for beating the heat. Want to make it kid friendly? Just leave out the bourbon!
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.
Calories: 1371kcal, Carbohydrates: 297g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 58mg, Sodium: 134mg, Potassium: 569mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 287g, Vitamin A: 644IU, Vitamin C: 10mg, Calcium: 187mg, Iron: 1mg
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