Ice Cream Floats
When we think about childhood summers, many of us remember the nostalgia of a cold and creamy ice cream float. The combination of bubbly fizz and creamy soft serve is a timeless treat that never goes out of style. The beloved old-fashioned root beer float will always have a place in our hearts, but if you’re ready to add some exciting updates to your summer menu, keep reading for some fun and creative new float ideas to try this season.
1. Caramel Cream Root Beer Float
Recipe: Flavor Burst Caramel + Root Beer
The classic float with a buttery, golden twist; our caramel swirl adds richness, turning this soda shop staple into a dreamy dessert with depth. This float is delightfully familiar, yet elevated enough to feel like a special indulgence. Great for anyone who loves a cozy, old-fashioned treat.
Toppings to Try: whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and a maraschino cherry on top.
2. Dirty Pop Float
Recipe: Flavor Burst Chocolate + Cola
Don’t knock it till you sip it. This retro-inspired combo is like a fizzy chocolate soda with a hint of cola spice. This one is a little surprising at first, but ends up being a fan favorite that generates buzz all season long.
Toppings to Try: chocolate shavings, fudge rimmed cup, and a striped straw for an extra vintage factor.
3. Butterscotch Ale Float
Recipe: Flavor Burst Butterscotch + Cream Soda
This golden float tastes like it’s straight out of a fantasy novel. Sweet, smooth, and extra sippable, this float feels like a cozy blanket on a summer night. Butterscotch lovers of all ages will love the sweet, buttery richness this dessert offers.
Toppings to Try: gold sprinkles, whipped topping, and even a crumbled butterscotch candy over top for a crunch factor.
4. Dreamy Tangeriny Float
Recipe: Flavor Burst Orange + Orange Soda
Double the orange, double the fun! This float is bursting with citrus sunshine and is perfect for tropical summer menus. Bright and playful, tangerine and orange is just the right kind of tangy-sweet combo to wake up your taste buds. Like sunshine in a glass.
Toppings to Try: an orange sherbet scoop, citrus zest, tropical flavored gummies or a bright paper umbrella.
5. Mermaid Bubbles Float (Kid Favorite!)
Recipe: Flavor Burst Grape + Blue Cotton Candy Soda + Popping Boba
This float brings deep sea magic to life. With pastel colors, fizzy soda, and popping boba pearls, it’s basically a mermaid’s dream drink. As fun to look at as it is to sip, this float is perfect for birthdays, theme days, or anytime a little magic is in order.
Toppings to Try: pastel boba, edible glitter, whipped cream, and a mermaid tail drink pick.
6. Unicorn Sparkle Float
Recipe: Flavor Burst Bubblegum + Grape Soda + Beverage Glitter
It’s sweet, sparkly, and definitely great for a photo op moment. Kids will go wild for the glitter & adults might too. Fun and fantastical, this float is the perfect way to celebrate summer for dreamers of all ages who like to add a bit of magic to their summer.
Toppings to Try: whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles, or even a cotton candy puff.
7. Shark Attack Float
Recipe: Flavor Burst Blue Goo + Blue Cotton Candy Soda + Gummy Sharks
This bold blue float is perfect for summer pool parties or themed events. It’s fun, fruity, and ferociously delicious. Bursting with color and wild energy, this float is an ocean adventure in a cup. The gummy sharks make it extra fun for kids to dive right in.
Toppings to Try: gummy sharks, rock candy “coral,” and a tiny umbrella for beachy vibes.
8. Lava Blast Float
Recipe: Flavor Burst Classic Cherry + Soda + Cherry Popping Candy
This fiery red float is bursting with cherry flavor and a pop of excitement. Perfect for thrill-seeking sippers! Brimming with juicy cherry and playful pops of candy, this float is like a firecracker in float form. Perfect for those who like their sweets with a little extra excitement.
Toppings to Try: cherry popping candy, red licorice straws, or a swirl of whipped cream and drizzle it with extra cherry syrup. (Maybe you can try dinosaur gummies or a sparkly swizzle for that volcanic eruption look?)
Float Finishing Touches
Looking to take these over the top? Add some personality with float accessories:
- Popping boba pearls for texture and visual punch
- Whipped cream towers because more is more
- Edible glitter to make it sparkle and shine
- Gummy shapes that match the float’s theme
- Fun straws or drink umbrellas to add that final tropical flourish that just says summer
Each float is an opportunity to create an experience, and your customers will appreciate the chance to customize.
Float Into Flavor Burst Season
Whether you’re revamping your menu for summer, launching a kids’ float menu, or just looking for fresh inspiration, these creative floats bring color, flavor, and fun to the table. Flavor Burst’s innovative flavoring systems make it easy to introduce new menu flavors with minimal effort, letting you add variety without changing your core setup.
Are you ready to float on into summer? Check out our syrup shop to find the best fun flavors for your summer creations.