Cherry Rum and Coke Float: A Soda Fountain Favorite, All Grown Up

What's better than a cola float? A cherry-flavored boozy float with rum, of course! 

Cherry Rum and Coke Float

Boozy Floats

Cherry Rum and Coke Float

Photo by: Sam Henderson

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The Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup vanilla ice cream
  • 3 ounces white rum
  • 3-1/2 ounces cherry cola
  • whipped cream
  • maraschino cherry, for garnish

The Instructions

Place vanilla ice cream in the bottom of a large float glass (12-16 ounces). Add the rum. Slowly pour the cherry cola over the ice cream to fill the glass.

Top with whipped cream and garnish with one or two maraschino cherries. Serve immediately.

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