Sometimes the best coffee drinks are the ones you’d never think to make. A coffee and cola ice cream float might sound unconventional, but it’s a surprisingly refreshing combination that brings together the richness of coffee, the fizzy sweetness of cola, and the creamy indulgence of ice cream.
How to Make It
This recipe could not be simpler. Start with a tall glass, add a generous scoop or two of vanilla ice cream, pour cold brew or chilled coffee over the top, and then add cola until the glass is full. The carbonation from the cola creates a frothy, effervescent layer as it hits the ice cream, while the coffee adds depth and complexity that a standard cola float can’t match.
Tips for the Best Float
Use a bold cold brew concentrate so the coffee flavor holds its own against the sweetness of the cola and ice cream. A quality vanilla ice cream works best as the neutral creaminess lets the coffee and cola shine. For an extra touch, try it with a dark roast cold brew — the slight bitterness pairs beautifully with the sweet, fizzy cola.