Classic Coke Float

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Coke float makes a classic drink recipe. Made of ice cream and Coca-Cola, a Coke float is a definite favorite.

Coke float in a green glass coke glass with a straw and red and white Coke can in the background.

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Reminiscent of soda fountain drinks from years past, this Coke Float recipe is a classic.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Quick and easy. It is made with just two ingredients and ready in minutes.
  • Nostalgic. It’s a fun drink combination that I remember my Grandmother making when I was young.
  • Delicious. It makes a refreshing, delicious drink.

How to Make Classic Coke Float Recipe

This recipe makes one drink. It is easy to double, triple, or make for a crowd!

Ingredients

Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information.

  • Coca-Cola – For the classic recipe, use the classic.
  • Vanilla Ice Cream – Use homemade vanilla ice cream or your favorite storebought.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to the bottom of a tall drinking glass. Pour the Coke over the top of the ice cream. Insert a straw and enjoy!

Recipe Variations

Cherry Coke Float – Use cherry-flavored in place of the classic. You can also add maraschino cherries to your drink.

Mexican Coke Float – Use Mexican Coke instead of the classic.

for a Crowd

Make these drinks as a special treat for a party! It is especially fun during the summer with teens. Put out the ingredients and let them make memories by making their own! Allow them to choose from various flavors and types: classic, diet, cherry, Mexican, etc.

Alternately, grab a punch bowl and make one flavor for the crowd. Add scoops of ice cream and pour over the drink. Then ladle into cups and enjoy!

Here’s how to make a Coke float. I hope you love it!

Classic Coke Float

5 from 2 votes
Coke float makes a classic drink recipe. Made of ice cream and Coca-Cola, a Coke float is a definite favorite.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients

Instructions 

  • Place scoop of vanilla ice cream in the bottom of a tall glass.
  • Pour 1/2 can of Coca-Cola over the top of the ice cream.
  • Insert a straw and enjoy!

Notes

Cherry Coke Float – Use Cherry-flavored Coke in place of the classic. You can also add maraschino cherries to your drink.
Mexican Coke Float – Use Mexican Coke instead of the classic.

Nutrition

Calories: 137kcal
Carbohydrates: 16g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 7g
Fiber: 1g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Enjoy!
Robyn xo

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14 Comments

  1. Samantha says:

    Awesome post! ~^^
    I’m thinking of making a frosty vanilla coke for dessert๐Ÿ˜‹

  2. Kris says:

    5 stars
    I love coke floats, they were my favourite as a child I canโ€™t wait to give them my child when sheโ€™s older. Honestly everybody should try a coke float and suck all the cream at the bottom of the glass!! YUMMMMMYYYYYYY๐Ÿคช

    1. Robyn Stone says:

      I fully agree, Kris!

  3. Jahred says:

    Thanks! Me and my mom, grandma were studying on our Bible. When we finished we wanted some ice-cream so I looked this up. Really good. 100% recommend it

    1. Robyn Stone says:

      Hi Jahred,
      I’m so happy you enjoyed your coke float. Thanks!

  4. Kirsty says:

    Oh i love making these! The kids love them, but honestly, we probably make them more for us!

  5. Sharon says:

    I love Coke Floats, Dr. Pepper, Root Beer floats, or we used to call them “Frosted Cokes”…either way they’re wonderful…in fact I’m having one right now before I go to bed!

  6. Kristen says:

    I love Dr Pepper floats! Yum!

  7. Barbara | Creative Culinary says:

    I can almost tell you exactly when. Probably the day after Christmas, 2010. See, my sister knows I have a PASSION for Coke in the little bottles. A passion I never indulge cause, well, it’s not diet and I would drink two a day!

    So, she sends me a carefully wrapped six pack of those little bottles for Christmas each year…and each year I use at least one (OK, probably more than one) to make myself my favorite, better than root beer float. I never get to it on Christmas day but I’m betting I had one the day after. Now sort of wishing I honored that obsession; I’m craving one for breakfast and yes, it’s all your fault! ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Armand Versace says:

      Not had one of these in 25 years! About to have one now. #sweetmemories

    2. Robyn Stone says:

      Hope you enjoy the coke float and the memories!

  8. Alyssa Goodnight says:

    Sometimes the simplest things are the best! I’m drinking Dr. Pepper from a can right now, but it could use a scoop of ice cream!

  9. Courtney says:

    Oooh I miss Root Beer Floats!! I’ve never tried Coke Floats!!

  10. Nelly Rodriguez says:

    I haven’t had a coke OR a float in….more than a month. I am seriously craving a coke. Classic, none of the diet stuff. Oh dear…