Cherry Vanilla Float Mocktail Recipe
A fun and fizzy mocktail that blends cherry juice, creamy vanilla ice cream, and bubbly soda for a perfect summer treat. Great for parties, kids, or anytime you’re craving something sweet and refreshing.
Equipment
- Tall glasses
- Ice cream scoop
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Long spoon or straw
- Cherry pitter (optional)
- Small bowls for cherries or toppings
Ingredients
- 4 –6 scoops vanilla ice cream 2–3 scoops per glass
- 2/3 cup cherry juice about 1/3 cup per float
- 1 –1 1/3 cups ginger ale or lemon-lime soda 1/2–2/3 cup per float
- 1/4 cup sparkling water optional, to reduce sweetness
- 6 –8 fresh cherries pitted (a small handful)
- 4 maraschino cherries 2 per glass
- Ice cubes optional, for extra chill
Instructions
- Drop a few fresh or maraschino cherries at the bottom of each tall glass.
- Add 2–3 scoops of vanilla ice cream into each glass.
- Slowly pour cherry juice over the ice cream until just covered.
- Carefully top each float with ginger ale or lemon-lime soda, pouring slowly to avoid overflowing foam.
- (Optional) Add a splash of sparkling water to balance sweetness.
- Garnish each float with a maraschino cherry or fresh cherry on top.
- Serve immediately with a long spoon and straw.