Have you experienced the taste of a Dirty Dr. Pepper yet?
Out here in Utah, dirty drinks have become very popular in the last little while. The gist of it is, you can make a Utah version of a Dirty Drink with your favorite kind of soda. Mine happens to be Dr. Pepper… with ice cream!
Behold, the Dirty Dr. Pepper Float!
Scoops of creamy coconut ice cream floating in Dr. Pepper with a splash of fresh squeezed lime. Sprinkles of toasted coconut tops off this bubbly creation.
To the Dr. Pepper haters: you have got to try this!
But, if for some really teeny, tiny, small chance Dr. Pepper doesn’t really float your boat (or ice cream, in this matter), use your favorite soda.
Making this Dirty Dr. Pepper Float is a breeze to make! But, it’s more fun to eat!
Dirty Dr. Pepper Float (serves two) 1 pint coconut ice cream 2 (12 ounce) cans Dr. Pepper (or your favorite soda) 1 lime, sliced in half 1/4 cup shredded coconut, toasted Fill each glass half of soda. Squeeze the juice of each half lime into each glass of soda. Scoop ice cream into soda and lime juice. Finish with more soda and one more scoop of ice cream on top. Sprinkle toasted coconut. To toast shredded coconut: Place coconut in a small sauce pan on medium heat. Stir frequently, until golden brown.
Dirty Dr. Pepper Float
Ingredients
- 1 pint coconut ice cream
- 24 oz Dr. Pepper (or your favorite soda)
- 1 lime sliced in half
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut toasted
Instructions
- Fill each glass half of soda. Squeeze the juice of each half lime into each glass of soda. Scoop ice cream into soda and lime juice. Finish with more soda and one more scoop of ice cream on top. Sprinkle toasted coconut.
- To toast shredded coconut: Place coconut in a small sauce pan on medium heat. Stir frequently, until golden brown.
Nutrition
Summer is coming upon us, and ice cream gets a lot more attention than it does in the winter. Which, ice cream is definitely a year round food adventure for me. Eating ice cream in front of the fireplace during a cold snowy day is the best! But, ice cream floats remind me of hanging outside and enjoying the sunshine– in the heat.
Having a Dirty Dr. Pepper Float is one of my very favorite things to share with my family after a hot day on the lake.
You are going to love this float, too!
Emily @ It Bakes Me Happy says
I stopped drinking carbonation almost 15 years ago and this is one of the first times I have been tempted to try it again, these floats look divine Gloria!
Heather @ French Press says
oh my goodness, I did not know such deliciousness existed
Lisa @ Cooking with Curls says
Gloria you are too funny!! I love the combination of Dr. Pepper and Coconut Ice Cream, it’s so creative.
Enjoy your vacation Lyuba! 🙂
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says
Ok so coconut ice cream and lime AND Dr Pepper??? I am on cloud 9 just thinking of how delicious this is. Trying it this weekend.
Have fun on your vacation Lyuba!!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
LOVE this fun little drink, Gloria! I’ve never had coconut ice cream. I need to find it and make one of these drinks.
Thanks for having Gloria on your blog today, Lyuba! Have fun on vacation. 🙂
Maja @ The Cake Baby says
Wow, I’ve never seen anything like this before. Definitely on my to-do list!
Kelly says
What a fun treat Gloria! It looks and sounds incredible especially with all the coconut yumminess in here! Pinned!
Matt Robinson says
Two of my favorites – coconut ice cream and Dr. Pepper. Combined? This looks and sounds insanely good, especially today when it is 95 degrees here. Love this!
DessertForTwo says
I don’t think I can go on until I make one of these! coconut ice cream plus DP?! YUM!
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
Ooooooo…. this is such a fun idea, Gloria! 🙂 I have to admit- I not a Dr. Pepper fan, but I think this would probably be amazing with root beer for me. Pinned!
Deb@ Cooking on the Front Burner says
I love coconut Gloria! I have to admit I haven’t heard of this but it sure looks great! Pinned!
Gloria // Simply Gloria says
Lyuba, thank you so much for having me today! I’ve loved sharing my favorite ice cream float with all the peeps!