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Cherry Vanilla Whiskey Float

Cherry Vanilla Whiskey Float

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Prep Time: 4 minutes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cherry Coke, cherry vanilla syrup, Maraschino cherry, vanilla ice cream, Whiskey, whiskey cocktails
Servings: 1
Author: Jenna Haley

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 oz whiskey
  • 1 oz cherry vanilla syrup
  • Cherry Coke to fill (leave room for ice cream)
  • 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
  • Garnish: maraschino cherry

Instructions

  • In a tall glass, add whiskey and cherry vanilla syrup.
  • Fill with cherry Coke, leaving about an inch of space at the top.
  • Gently stir if you want the syrup more evenly mixed (optional).
  • Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
  • Garnish with a cherry and serve right away.

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Notes

Pro Tips

  • Chill the glass and soda beforehand to keep the float from melting too quickly.
  • For a stronger sip, use a bold or spicy whiskey to stand up to the sweetness.
  • You can swirl in extra syrup after adding the ice cream if you want a layered look.
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