Picture a perfect summer day. The sun is shining, there is a breeze and in your hand you have a tall, chilled glass of cold brew ice cream float. It is the ultimate way to spend a hot day. We have plenty of recipes that pair cold brew coffee with ice cream. Caramel, Chai, and many other combinations of flavors are sure to help you beat the heat. Our recipes will teach you how to relax and take some time for yourself. You’ll be transported to a summer day, with your chilled glass float, and all the flavors will take you there!
1. Classic Vanilla Cold Brew Float
A Classic Vanilla Cold Brew Float brings together two amazing flavors! The cold brew coffee taste delicious with the added creaminess and sweetness of the vanilla ice cream. Remember when you drank an ice cream soda? We’ll give you a classy version of it with an ice cream soda! The float stays cold and creamy from the vanilla ice cream. It’s even better with chocolate syrup and a sprinkle of cinnamon on top. Take this drink to the pool or enjoy it as an afternoon snack on a hot summer day!
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Classic Vanilla Cold Brew Float
This classic vanilla cold brew float is a simple Roasty-style recipe built to give you the flavor promised in the roundup without making the process fussy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold brew coffee
- 2 scoops vanilla or coffee ice cream
- 1/2 cup sparkling water or cream soda
- Chocolate syrup or caramel, optional
Instructions
- Add the ice cream to a tall glass.
- Pour the cold brew over the top.
- Add the sparkling water or cream soda.
- Drizzle with syrup if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness to match your coffee and your taste. Strong coffee flavor usually works best here.
2. Chocolate Cold Brew Float
Indulge yourself with the chocolate lover’s cold brew float! Enjoy the mix of silky, rich chocolate ice cream, and cold brew coffee. It blends to an amazing mocha treat! Need a pick me up? This drink is perfect with the added chocolatey caffeine. Want some more chocolate? Add dark chocolate shavings or whipped cream. Having a book during an afternoon or having a brunch with your friends? This drink is perfect to combine dessert with coffee!
Chocolate Cold Brew Float
This chocolate cold brew float is a simple Roasty-style recipe built to give you the flavor promised in the roundup without making the process fussy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold brew coffee
- 2 scoops vanilla or coffee ice cream
- 1/2 cup sparkling water or cream soda
- Chocolate syrup or caramel, optional
Instructions
- Add the ice cream to a tall glass.
- Pour the cold brew over the top.
- Add the sparkling water or cream soda.
- Drizzle with syrup if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness to match your coffee and your taste. Strong coffee flavor usually works best here.
3. Salted Caramel Cold Brew Float
Now you can float with our ice cream for a heavenly experience! You are gonna love the combination of sweet and salty Flavored Ice Cream with Cold Brew and Caramel Sauce. Rejoice with the velvety deliciousness of the float. Every sip will taste like heaven with the added bliss of sauce that flows down the sides of the cup. You might love to top the float with a little extra sea salt! Wouldn’t you love it? Escape and have a cold brew with your friends in a float!
Salted Caramel Cold Brew Float
This salted caramel cold brew float is a simple Roasty-style recipe built to give you the flavor promised in the roundup without making the process fussy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold brew coffee
- 2 scoops vanilla or coffee ice cream
- 1/2 cup sparkling water or cream soda
- Chocolate syrup or caramel, optional
Instructions
- Add the ice cream to a tall glass.
- Pour the cold brew over the top.
- Add the sparkling water or cream soda.
- Drizzle with syrup if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness to match your coffee and your taste. Strong coffee flavor usually works best here.
4. Coconut Cream Cold Brew Float
Escape to an island paradise with our Coconut Cream Cold Brew Float! Sip on a combination of gold cold brew coffee and island coconut flavor. You will feel refreshed with a yummy coconut ice cream float on top of the cold brew! To feel even more relaxed, it also has toasted coconut sprinkled on top, and it helps you save that rich coconut flavor for the end. This treat is perfect for warm afternoons, and it’s great for parties,too! Enjoy the richness and escape the summer heat with our Coconut Cream Cold Brew Float!
Coconut Cream Cold Brew Float
This coconut cream cold brew float is a coffee-flavored treat that keeps the method approachable and the payoff sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups coconut float base or mix-ins
- Whipped cream or glaze, optional
Instructions
- Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
- Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
- Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
- Finish with whipped cream or glaze if desired.
Notes
Use strongly brewed coffee so the flavor does not disappear once mixed with the sweet ingredients.
5. Mint Chip Cold Brew Float
Our Mint Chip Cold Brew Float will make you feel the relaxing sensation of summer and cool temperature of the season. With the bold and smooth mix of cold brew coffee and real mint-chip ice cream, you will feel a refreshing experience. The experience is excelsior because of the crunchy chocolate chips. To enhance the experience even more, you can cover the top of the drink with mint leaves or cocoa powder. On a hot day after doing some athletic endeavors, this cold drink is sure to make you feel good.
Mint Chip Cold Brew Float
This mint chip cold brew float is a simple Roasty-style recipe built to give you the flavor promised in the roundup without making the process fussy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold brew coffee
- 2 scoops vanilla or coffee ice cream
- 1/2 cup sparkling water or cream soda
- Chocolate syrup or caramel, optional
Instructions
- Add the ice cream to a tall glass.
- Pour the cold brew over the top.
- Add the sparkling water or cream soda.
- Drizzle with syrup if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness to match your coffee and your taste. Strong coffee flavor usually works best here.
6. Honey Lavender Cold Brew Float
The Honey Lavender Cold Brew Float is a wonderful combination of sweet and floral flavors that is perfect for your cold brew and ice cream float hybrid experience. You will enjoy the scoop of honey lavender ice cream that slowly melts into the cold brew coffee. The lavender in the ice cream is refreshing and pairs with the dark coffee brew for a dessert that will leave you feeling soothed and refreshed. If you wish to sweeten it up, you can add honey and lavender buds to the top of the float. This is an excellent option for your summertime garden party coffee dessert bar or your afternoon tea.
Honey Lavender Cold Brew Float
This honey lavender cold brew float is a simple Roasty-style recipe built to give you the flavor promised in the roundup without making the process fussy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold brew coffee
- 2 scoops vanilla or coffee ice cream
- 1/2 cup sparkling water or cream soda
- Chocolate syrup or caramel, optional
Instructions
- Add the ice cream to a tall glass.
- Pour the cold brew over the top.
- Add the sparkling water or cream soda.
- Drizzle with syrup if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness to match your coffee and your taste. Strong coffee flavor usually works best here.
7. Cookies and Cream Cold Brew Float
Enjoy a new level of summer coffee indulgence with the Cookies and Cream Cold Brew Float! It has rich, delicious crunchy textures. Spend time with friends and make memories chilling on the porch. The Float has chilly, delicious cold brew coffee, cookies and cream ice cream, and a crunchy chocolate cookie on top. To make the float look extra special and to add a coffee and cookie snacking twist to it, add some more cookie crumbles on top. You’ll want more after enjoying the rich chocolate cookie and creamy texture mixture!
Cookies and Cream Cold Brew Float
This cookies and cream cold brew float is a coffee-flavored treat that keeps the method approachable and the payoff sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups cookies and float base or mix-ins
- Whipped cream or glaze, optional
Instructions
- Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
- Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
- Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
- Finish with whipped cream or glaze if desired.
Notes
Use strongly brewed coffee so the flavor does not disappear once mixed with the sweet ingredients.
8. Peanut Butter Swirl Cold Brew Float
Rich and nutty peanut butter ice cream is combined with cold brew coffee in our Peanut Butter Swirl Cold Brew Float. The cold brew is made with our freshest roast, and is creamy peanut butter ice cream and cold brew float swirled with peanut butter. Blended ice cream and frozen coffee gives this a summertime treat. You can add extra flavor with chocolate syrup. Crushed peanuts and other nut toppings on top make this cold brew float a great option for entertaining guests.
Peanut Butter Swirl Cold Brew Float
This peanut butter swirl cold brew float is a coffee-flavored treat that keeps the method approachable and the payoff sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups peanut butter swirl base or mix-ins
- Whipped cream or glaze, optional
Instructions
- Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
- Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
- Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
- Finish with whipped cream or glaze if desired.
Notes
Use strongly brewed coffee so the flavor does not disappear once mixed with the sweet ingredients.
9. Almond Delight Cold Brew Float
If you’re a nut fanatic, this new cold brew is right up your alley! Coffee floats are often neglected, but this one is out of this world! With chunky almond butter and deafeningly loud cold brew, this float is an unforgettable experience! As you relish in the creaminess of the float, you’ll also enjoy almond butter chunks’ crunchiness! Plus, nutmeg and whipped cream on top will add a joyfully warm aroma to your afternoon delight!
Almond Delight Cold Brew Float
This almond delight cold brew float is a coffee-flavored treat that keeps the method approachable and the payoff sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups almond delight float base or mix-ins
- Whipped cream or glaze, optional
Instructions
- Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
- Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
- Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
- Finish with whipped cream or glaze if desired.
Notes
Use strongly brewed coffee so the flavor does not disappear once mixed with the sweet ingredients.
10. Strawberry Cheesecake Cold Brew Float
We’ve also released a new Strawberry Cheesecake Cold Brew Float! Cold brew cheesecake floats are an underappreciated classic. This float is packed with strawberry puree, cheesecake swirls, and creamy cheesecake ice cream. Even better, you can make it the ultimate summer treat with the addition of crushed graham crackers and a few fresh strawberries!
Strawberry Cheesecake Cold Brew Float
This strawberry cheesecake cold brew float is a simple Roasty-style recipe built to give you the flavor promised in the roundup without making the process fussy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold brew coffee
- 2 scoops vanilla or coffee ice cream
- 1/2 cup sparkling water or cream soda
- Chocolate syrup or caramel, optional
Instructions
- Add the ice cream to a tall glass.
- Pour the cold brew over the top.
- Add the sparkling water or cream soda.
- Drizzle with syrup if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness to match your coffee and your taste. Strong coffee flavor usually works best here.
11. Cinnamon Roll Cold Brew Float
Indulge your senses with the *Cinnamon Roll Cold Brew Float.* This excellent addition to your morning routine is made with premium cold brew coffee along with a scoop of cinnamon ice cream. As the ice cream melts, it sweetens the coffee, and gives it the perfect amounts of spice and sweetness to mimic a warm cinnamon roll. The cinnamon sugar on top adds a satisfying crunch. You can add a dollop of whipped cream or a cinnamon stick for a fun surprise! Whether it’s a relaxing weekend morning or a busy weekday coffee run, it’s a good treat to get you going.
Cinnamon Roll Cold Brew Float
This cinnamon roll cold brew float is a simple Roasty-style recipe built to give you the flavor promised in the roundup without making the process fussy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold brew coffee
- 2 scoops vanilla or coffee ice cream
- 1/2 cup sparkling water or cream soda
- Chocolate syrup or caramel, optional
Instructions
- Add the ice cream to a tall glass.
- Pour the cold brew over the top.
- Add the sparkling water or cream soda.
- Drizzle with syrup if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness to match your coffee and your taste. Strong coffee flavor usually works best here.
12. Hazelnut Dream Cold Brew Float
Gourmet hazelnut ice cream and cold brew coffee offer a combination of a dessert and a coffee treat. It is velvety, with smooth coffee and hazelnut ice cream mingling to make it soothing. The deep notes of coffee with the hazelnut flavors are delightful. Offering the balanced float treat with coffee’s enhanced, and clearly evident nut flavors, the cocoa powder or crushed hazelnuts for an additional layer of indulgence the coffee’s natural nut flavors and. This is a treat for a perfect afternoon, or for a gathering; it is an excellent option.
Hazelnut Dream Cold Brew Float
This hazelnut dream cold brew float is a coffee-flavored treat that keeps the method approachable and the payoff sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups hazelnut dream float base or mix-ins
- Whipped cream or glaze, optional
Instructions
- Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
- Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
- Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
- Finish with whipped cream or glaze if desired.
Notes
Use strongly brewed coffee so the flavor does not disappear once mixed with the sweet ingredients.
13. Maple Vanilla Cold Brew Float
Our Maple Vanilla Cold Brew Float is simply delicious. Its creamy, dreamy vanilla and pure maple, cold brew coffee, and ice cream combination is delightful. And it gets better with a big scoop of maple ice cream. When the ice cream is dipped into the cold brew magic happens, and your drink gets little bits of maple syrup plus cream. How perfect is it that this cold brew drink is like Sunday brunch pancakes? Dip the float again for even more of that dreamy vanilla flavor and bulging maple ice cream! For a tasty jazzed up treat, try your Cold Brew Float with candied walnuts and cinnamon. Our Maple Vanilla Cold Brew Float is sure to make your night or morning more relaxed and enjoyable.
Maple Vanilla Cold Brew Float
This maple vanilla cold brew float is a coffee-flavored treat that keeps the method approachable and the payoff sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups maple vanilla float base or mix-ins
- Whipped cream or glaze, optional
Instructions
- Stir the coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together.
- Use the mixture to flavor the dessert base or toss with the mix-ins.
- Bake, chill, or assemble according to the type of treat you are making.
- Finish with whipped cream or glaze if desired.
Notes
Use strongly brewed coffee so the flavor does not disappear once mixed with the sweet ingredients.
14. Blueberry Muffin Cold Brew Float
**Blueberry Muffin Cold Brew Float** is the cool drink you need to take off the summer heat. True to its name, it has an iced coffee base that pairs well with muffin pieces, and, of course, some blueberry ice cream! As you take a drink, you will feel as if you are eating a freshly baked muffin and ice cream all in one! And the base is infused with blueberry chunks for a perfect added touch of flavor. For a bit more fun, sprinkle some powdered sugar or add crumbled muffin tips! Want to try something unique? Our Spices Chai Cold Brew Float is a perfect choice!
Blueberry Muffin Cold Brew Float
These blueberry muffin cold brew float bring coffee flavor into a soft cupcake that works for birthdays, brunches, or a coffee-themed dessert table.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup cooled strong coffee
- 1/3 cup neutral oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line a muffin tin.
- Whisk the dry ingredients together in a bowl.
- Whisk the milk, coffee, oil, egg, and vanilla in a second bowl.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients just until smooth.
- Divide into the liners and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
Let the cupcakes cool fully before frosting so the frosting does not slide.
15. Spiced Chai Cold Brew Float
We developed this just for us and our chai and coffee lovers! The float consists of a spiced chai-infused ice cream that floats on our cold brew coffee. The ice cream is aromatic and has just the right amount of spice with cinnamon, cardamom, and clove to taste like a classic chai latte. As the ice cream melts, it creates a delicious creamy coffee mixture that is perfect for sipping on hot summer nights. You can even customize the float by adding a sprinkle of ground cardamom or a cinnamon stick and stir it up. After a long day, you can sit back and relax or try something new and surprise your friends. The Spiced Chai Cold Brew Float is great for so many occasions.
Spiced Chai Cold Brew Float
This spiced chai cold brew float is a simple Roasty-style recipe built to give you the flavor promised in the roundup without making the process fussy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold brew coffee
- 2 scoops vanilla or coffee ice cream
- 1/2 cup sparkling water or cream soda
- Chocolate syrup or caramel, optional
Instructions
- Add the ice cream to a tall glass.
- Pour the cold brew over the top.
- Add the sparkling water or cream soda.
- Drizzle with syrup if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness to match your coffee and your taste. Strong coffee flavor usually works best here.
