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Nothing like a good ol’ fashioned ice cream bar to start a party off right, am I right? I have been CRAVING a root beer float for quite some time, so I wanted to incorporate it into my next party. Then I ran across these glass soda bottles and had to buy them ALL. Even the Yoo-Hoo. Thus came about my Ice Cream Float Bar.
Here is what you’ll need for your float bar:
- 1 pack Orange Crush *old school glass bottles work best
- 1 pack Strawberry Crush *old school glass bottles work best
- 1 pack Yoo-Hoo *old school glass bottles work best
- 1 pack IBC Cream Soda *old school glass bottles work best
- 1 pack IBC Root Beer *old school glass bottles work best
- 1 carton chocolate ice cream
- 1 carton vanilla ice cream
- 1 jar hot fudge sauce
- 1 jar caramel sauce
- 1 small jar cherries
- 1 big canister rainbow sprinkles
- 1 bag hard shell chocolate rainbow candies
- 1 can whipped cream
- 1 package straws (I bought the rainbow 16 pack)
- 8 glasses (or however many guests you are expecting)
- 1 galvanized tub to hold the sodas
As you can see, I based the whole bar off of a vintage candy shop vibe, all because of the fun old school glass bottles the sodas and Yoo-Hoo came in. I grew up drinking Crush and Yoo-Hoo and still get cravings for it today. I do appreciate that IBC and Crush use real sugar instead of sucralose to sweeten their drinks, and at $2.75 a pop it’s a deal! There’s also a rebate on Ibotta for Buy 2 Get $1.75 when you purchase any IBC/Crush/Yoo-hoo. There’s never been a better time to host your own Ice Cream Float Bar. Be the hero of your family with these products and create a sweet treat to celebrate every day.
Out of all the concoctions we made, my favorite was the Orange Creamsicle Float. To make your own Orange Creamsicle Float, you will need:
- 1 bottle Orange Crush
- 2 Scoops Vanilla Ice Cream
- 2 TBSp Hot Fudge Syrup
- 1 Tbsp Rainbow Sprinkles
- Whipped Cream to Garnish
- Rainbow Colored Candy Stick to Garnish
To make the Orange Creamsicle Float:
- Dip the rim of the glass in hot fudge sauce. The immediately dip it in rainbow sprinkles and twist until you have a fun rainbow rim.
- Put two scoops of ice cream in the glass, then pour the Orange Crush on top, nice and slow so it doesn’t overflow.
- Garnish with whipped cream and candy stick.
What recipe would you create with your ice cream bar?
OMG, this is delightful! I loved the hot fudge and sprinkles on the rim of the glass. I must start doing that! Your photos are absolutely stunning and I must dash out to the store for my own ice cream float bar 🙂
mmm this post is making me so hungry for dessert!! what a fun idea!
I can’t deal how awesome of an idea this is! I am planning a wedding and think this would be a great addition. The more cute ideas the merrier for me! Hopefully I don’t put too much on my plate.
-Anita
http://www.theaveragegirlchronicles.com
Oh wow this is the cutest thing ever!
YUM! That looks so good. I love me a classic Root Beer Float… It brings me back to when I was growing up and my mom would make them for us for a special treat. I love your set up!
I have never thought to make a whole bar just for ice cream floats! How fun – we love them! Your photos are gorgeous!
LOVE this idea. Definitely going to do this for my next party.
This is such a cute idea! I love the glass with the sprinkles! Too cute! I think I might try this sometime! And your pictures are amazing!
This is crazy adorable – what a fun idea. My son {and husband!} would love this.
This is the absolute coolest ice cream float bar I’ve ever seen, ever. I think I’d just got a new girls’ night must…or maybe for my bridesmaids in two weeks! Ah!
Coming Up Roses
This ice cream float bar is what dreams are made of. So perfect for a movie night with friends or a little one’s birthday party.
This is such a cute party idea!
How cute! That orange creamscicle float looks bomb!
Glam Hungry Mom
Love this idea! We are a big ice cream float family and this is a super quick bar to throw together for those impromptu times when the neighborhood ends up at your house.
I love everything about this! I want to have a party now so that I can create a Float Bar… 🙂
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