Pumpkin Cream Soda Floats (Print View)

Creamy pumpkin spice meets fizzy cream soda and vanilla ice cream—an autumn-flavored float everyone will love.

# Components:

→ Pumpkin Spice Base

01 - 1/2 cup pure pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
02 - 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
05 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt

→ For Assembling

09 - 1 quart cream soda, chilled
10 - 8 scoops vanilla ice cream
11 - Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
12 - Ground cinnamon or nutmeg, for garnish (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Combine pumpkin purée, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl. Mix until smooth and uniform.
02 - Portion approximately 2 tablespoons of the pumpkin spice mixture into each of four tall glasses.
03 - Place 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream into every glass.
04 - Gently pour chilled cream soda into each glass, allowing foam to settle before topping off.
05 - Stir each float gently to blend the pumpkin spice base throughout the soda.
06 - Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or nutmeg if desired. Serve immediately with a straw and a long spoon.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make in just 10 minutes
  • Full of cozy, seasonal flavors with creamy texture and fizz
02 -
  • For dairy-free floats use non-dairy ice cream and topping
  • Always check all ingredient labels for allergens if you have dietary restrictions
03 -
  • Serve floats immediately for the best appearance and fizz
  • Add a cinnamon stick as a cute edible stirrer for a festive touch
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