Coke Floats

When the temperature soars, a great cool down method is to enjoy a Coke Float. This concoction is a spin on the iconic Root Beer Float and can also be made with other soda flavors. Three of my favorites are orange, grape and red cream. Don't pour the soda too quickly over the ice cream or you will have an overflow on your hands and a big mess to clean up. Another trick to avoid spills is to slip the straw in the cup by sliding it down the side of the cup very slowly. Try it - you will be amazed. Chances are if you just plunge the straw down in the middle of the mixture, it will erupt like Mount Vesuvius.

To make Coke floats you will need enough of the following items for all of your party-goers:

Vanilla ice cream
8-ounce mini cans of Coke
16-ounce cups
Straws
Long handle disposable spoons

For each float:
Step One: Place 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream into each cup.

Step Two: Slowly, and I do mean very slowly, pour the cola over the ice cream in the cup. Don't rush this step. A good reason to use the mini cans of Coke is that it will greatly reduce the chances of spillovers for your guests.

Step Three: Insert the straw slowly down the side of the glass. Add a long handle spoon and you will be able to enjoy some ice cream as you drink your float.