Home » Beverages » Cocktails » Rum and Coke Floats

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

NEW Save the Recipe

Send Me The Recipe

Enter your email below and we will send it straight to your inbox!


Rum and Coke Float with Bacardi bottle and 2 liter Coke.

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 for rum and Coke ice cream float.

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:

Pouring rum into a cocktail jigger.

  • Use a cocktail jigger to measure the rum and pour into a glass.

Filling a glass with Coke.

  • Fill the glass about 3/4 full with Coke. Stir to mix together.

Ice cream float with Coke and rum.

  • Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Coke float with whipped cream and cherry on top.

  • 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. 

Coke float with rum in a glass, 2 liter bottle of Coca-Cola.

More Dessert Cocktails to Try:

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Best Tools for Dessert Cocktails:

Rum and Coke float with cherry on top.

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.

IF YOU LOVE THIS  RECIPE AS MUCH AS I DO, PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT AND A FIVE STAR REVIEW, AND BE SURE TO HELP ME SHARE ON FACEBOOK & PINTEREST!

Rum and Coke Float with bottle of rum & bottle of coke.
Print Recipe
4.50 from 2 votes

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.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Keyword: coca-cola and rum cocktail, Coke float, Cuba libre float, dessert cocktail, ice cream cocktail
Servings: 2 Cocktails
Calories: 383kcal
Author: Milisa

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:
  • 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. 
  • Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating