Brandon and Will's Coke Float
A spirited twist on a nostalgic classic, this boozy float combines the creamy richness of vanilla ice cream with the bold caramel notes of Maker's Mark Bourbon, all topped with the crisp effervescence of Coca-Cola.
What it tastes like
The aroma leads with sweet vanilla and charred oak from the bourbon. On the palate, the sharp carbonation of the cola cuts through the heavy creaminess of the melting ice cream. The finish is cold and thick, leaving a lingering taste of toasted sugar and corn-forward whiskey.
Flavour profile
Ingredients
- Vanilla Ice Cream2 ml
- Maker's Mark Bourbon2 oz
- Coca-Cola1 whole
Preparation
- 1
Chill a beer mug in the freezer until it is well-frosted.
- 2
Place two large scoops of vanilla ice cream into the bottom of the frosted mug.
- 3
Pour the Maker's Mark Bourbon directly over the ice cream.
- 4
Slowly pour the Coca-Cola into the mug to fill, being careful of the foam.
- 5
Gently stir to incorporate the flavors and serve immediately.
Substitutions
- Maker's Mark BourbonDark Rum — Replacing bourbon with dark rum adds notes of molasses and tropical spice.
- Coca-ColaRoot Beer — Root beer provides a more herbaceous and sarsaparilla-heavy flavor profile than cola.
- Vanilla Ice CreamChocolate Ice Cream — Using chocolate ice cream creates a richer drink with mild cocoa bitterness.
- Maker's Mark BourbonRye Whiskey — Rye whiskey introduces a sharp peppery spice that balances the sugar more effectively than bourbon.
Variations
Spiced Dr. Float
Substitute Dr. Pepper for the cola to introduce cherry and almond flavors to the bourbon base.
Stout Float
Replace the cola with a chocolate stout beer for a lower-carbonation, maltier version of the drink.