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Festive Peppermint Christmas Float

Festive Peppermint Christmas Float

A sparkling holiday beverage featuring vanilla ice cream, peppermint schnapps, and ginger ale, garnished with crushed candy canes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 295 kcal

Ingredients
  

Float Base

  • 12 ounces peppermint schnapps
  • 0.25 cup simple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract

To Assemble

  • 1 quart vanilla ice cream
  • 2 liters ginger ale chilled
  • crushed candy canes to garnish

Instructions
 

Float Base

  • Combine peppermint schnapps, simple syrup, and peppermint extract in a large punch bowl or pitcher and stir until well combined.
    12 ounces peppermint schnapps, 0.25 cup simple syrup, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract

To Assemble

  • Scoop the vanilla ice cream into the bowl so it floats on top of the liquid.
  • Slowly pour the chilled ginger ale over the ice cream, allowing the mixture to fizz and bubble around the sides.
    1 quart vanilla ice cream
  • Garnish with crushed candy canes immediately before serving.
    2 liters ginger ale

Notes

Make the peppermint mixture a day ahead and refrigerate for an even deeper flavor.
Serve immediately to retain the fizzy bubbles and add the candy cane garnish at the last moment for maximum crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 30g
Keyword Christmas Float, Festive Peppermint Christmas Float, Holiday Drinks, Peppermint Christmas Float, Peppermint Float
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