Cinnamon ice cream and ginger ale make this easy eggnog ice cream float fun for all ages!
I like to live life on the edge, ignore the rules and dance to a different tune. Ok, not really. I like most rules, and I am one who likes to play it safe..unless we are talking about food choices, combinations, and flavors. THEN I do live on the edge! I love unusual combinations like bacon in my cinnamon rolls or pumpkin in my pasta. I mean who says your food can’t have personality right?
I’m no stranger to flavor either, actually the more, the better! I love food with spice or zest; I mean why settle for just plain vanilla? And when it comes to food choices? Well, I want what I want regardless of the season! It could be 90 degrees outside, and I’ll make a big batch of chili. I crave pumpkin in the spring and key lime in the dead of winter. I’m such a rebel like that. But seriously, there aren’t any hard, steadfast rules when it comes to when you should enjoy your favorite foods.
Time For An Ice Cream Float
Sure, the holidays are here, and soon the weather is going to turn nasty cold, but I still want to suck down ice cream floats until I get a brain freeze as often as I can.
Especially when the floats get filled with cinnamon ice cream, eggnog, and ginger ale. Now that is a winning combination for sure! I used store-bought eggnog (although this homemade eggnog recipe would be awesome) for this float recipe. The eggnog is so rich and creamy which is utterly intensified by the cinnamon ice cream!
If you cannot find cinnamon ice cream, vanilla or even peppermint would do! After the ice cream, the spicy ginger ale is slowly poured right in until the mixture froths and bubbles.
A Festive Ice Cream Float
The ginger ale fizz tickles your nose while the sweet ice cream and smooth eggnog melts in your mouth. Cinnamon and ginger flavors are such holiday classics and here you have them in each delicious sip. This eggnog float is so luscious and so irresistible, it will become a seasonal favorite. Mark my words, when summer finally rolls around again, you’ll be wondering how you can get your hands on some eggnog. The delightful taste of this eggnog float will stay with you all year long!
Eggnog Ice Cream Float
Cinnamon ice cream is floating in a bubbly mix of ginger ale and eggnog for a tasty, sweet holiday treat!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups International Delight Classic Eggnog
- 8 scoops snickerdoodle or cinnamon ice cream
- 2 cup ginger ale
- whipped cream and cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Place 3/4 cup of eggnog in four, tall glasses. Add two scoops of cinnamon ice cream to each glass. Slowly pour 1/2 cup of ginger ale into each glass and serve.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 356Total Fat 15gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 81mgSodium 183mgCarbohydrates 49gFiber 1gSugar 37gProtein 6g
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Matthew From Nomageddon says
OMG Eggnog float! Never thought of that! Super smart.
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
What a fun twist on eggnog! I’ll take one of these stat!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
Thomas loves eggnog and looks forward to it every year! I’m totally going to have to make these for him!
Julie @ Tastes of Lizzy T says
I’m notorious for fixing chili on the hottest days of the year! This is so fun. My husband would flip for it!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Oh my goodness, this is going to be dangerous because I don’t know if I can stop at just one!! These looks and sound SO good!
Amy Stafford says
This has to be the most incredible looking holiday beverage to date! I am droolin gon my keyboard! Well done.
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
This is seriously awesome!!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says
I am a rule follower too, except for when it comes to food. I love the sound of these floats. And I don’t really care that it is freezing cold out either!
Cathy Trochelman says
I’m so intrigued by the ginger ale in these! Sounds so good I HAVE to give them a try!!
Chrissie (thebusybaker.ca) says
This looks insanely delicious! I never would have thought to use Ginger Ale in a float with EggNog but I bet it’s delish!! My husband is going to love this when I make it for him 🙂
Carlee says
Way to live life on the edge! 😉 My husband would absolutely go gaga over these! They are on my must make list!
Theresa @DearCreatives says
Looks amazing. Pinned & shared. Thanks for joining the Inspiration Spotlight party.
Carole West @ Garden Up Green says
Great idea – I’m in the south so sometimes a cool winter treat is a great alternative to hot. Sounds tasty!
Ros Emely@stressfreemommies says
This is such a delicious treat! I love eggnog and never had it as a float! Pinned!