Rum and Coke Floats
Rum and Coke Floats are a quick and easy dessert cocktail to make for any occasion. The classic Coke ice cream float gets a boozy kick with rum for a refreshing and delicious treat.
Boozy ice cream floats are so perfect for summer, so be sure to try our Bailey’s Chai Float and Salted Caramel Guinness Floats.
Rum and Coke Floats ~ Boozy Ice Cream Float Dessert Cocktail
Rum and Coke Floats come together in less than five minutes and are always a crowd favorite. A great ending to a special occasion dinner and easy enough to be your weekend cocktail on a hot summer day.
Ingredients Needed:
- Rum ~ We used Bacardi light rum, spiced rum or black spiced rum would also be great.
- Vanilla Ice Cream ~ Use your favorite brand.
- Whipped Cream ~ For garnish, Cool Whip works too.
- Maraschino Cherries ~ Optional garnish.
How to Make Rum and Coke Floats:
- Use a cocktail jigger to measure the rum and pour into a glass.
- Fill the glass about 3/4 full with Coke. Stir to mix together.
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Garnish with whipped cream and a cherry on top.
- Serve immediately.
Variations:
- Add a tablespoon of the maraschino cherry juice for cherry Coke floats.
- Use chocolate ice cream for a delicious twist.
- Add a squeeze of lime juice and garnish with lime for a Cube Libre Float.
- Skip the rum for the kids.
More Dessert Cocktails to Try:
- Salted Caramel Mudslide
- Baileys Chocolate Milkshake
- Frosted Pineapple Vodka Lemonade
- Strawberry Vodka Cocktail
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Best Tools for Dessert Cocktails:
- Ice Cream Scoop
- Blender
- Cocktail Shaker
- Cocktail Jigger
- Microplane Twist & Zest
- Ice Crusher
- Collins Glasses
Make these easy Rum and Coke Floats for your next get together with friends or for an easy anytime you need a boozy frozen treat.
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Rum and Coke Floats
Rum and Coke Floats are a quick and easy dessert cocktail to make for any occasion. The classic Coke ice cream float gets a boozy kick with rum for a refreshing and delicious treat.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces light rum
- 12 ounces Coca-Cola
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1/4 cup whipped cream or Cool Whip
- 2 maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Pour 2 ounces of rum into each glass.
- Fill with Coca-Cola and top each with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Add whipped cream and a cherry for garnish.
Notes
Variations:
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 383Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 61mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 1gSugar: 36gProtein: 3g
Nutritional calculations are estimated and may not be accurate.