coke floats

Cola ice cream

Coke floats are drinks made by adding a scoop of ice cream—usually vanilla—to a glass of Coca-Cola.

The ice cream floats on the carbonated soda, creating a creamy, fizzy treat.

The combination is a classic American dessert drink, served at diners and soda fountains: We ordered coke floats after the movie.

Also called ice cream floats or root beer floats when made with root beer instead.

Related
  • sodaCarbonated soft drink
  • ice creamChurned frozen dairy dessert
  • colaCaffeinated carbonated beverage
  • soft drinkNon-alcoholic carbonated beverage
  • sundaesIce cream with toppings

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Unadorned drinking liquid

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Heated chocolate beverage

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beverage composition

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Blended frozen dairy drink

smoothie · frappe · malted

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Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G