Let’s get excited about Valentine’s Day! Full disclosure, it’s not my favorite holiday (not even close), but it’s a fun one for my kids and I love to see them get excited about the different celebrations. I also love to see their little faces light up whenever I make something fun for these celebrations like these Cupid Ice Cream Floats.
If you’ve never had or seen a Cupid Ice Cream Float before then you should know they’re crazy easy to make. That sort of makes them the perfect novelty holiday drink.
Well, that and then pretty pink color that’s layered ice cream and sugar. But it wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without a little sugar, right?
We made these in these fun mugs, which we actually use at the farmhouse for our everyday glasses. I love that they have handles for the kids so they’re really easy to hold. They also happen to make great prop glasses for fun drinks. 🙂
These are also great for Valentin’s Day parties, or Galentine’s Day parties. You could serve up this lovely drink in a punch bowl, just as easily as you can make it in the individual glasses. Use different candy toppings for a fun party spin.
AND you could make these ice cream floats for adults too by simply spiking them with your favorite alcohol. Just make sure you don’t mix those with the kids’ batch. That would be bad.
There’s several ways you could make this but here’s how I did it.- grenadine
- 7-up
- Whipped cream
- Red sprinkles
If you want to cut corners you can use Cherry 7-up but I don’t think it tastes as good as the grenadine does. For the full recipes, see the recipe card below.
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Cupid Ice Cream Floats
These Cupid Ice Cream Floats are the perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day.
Ingredients
- 1/2 - 1 can of 7-up
- 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream
- 1-2 Tbsp. grenadine I realize this sounds like a lot but if you think about how much a bar tender would put in for a Kiddie Cocktail, it's actually less than you would get in a restaurant.
- Whipped cream
- Red sprinkles
Instructions
- Add your grenadine to your glass.
- Then add in your ice cream scoops
- Pour in your soda. You shouldn't need the whole can but depending on the cup size you might.
- Let the bubbles settle down and add your whipped cream and sprinkles. Serve immediately.
So cute and they look so easy to make too! These would be a yummy Valentine’s Day treat.
These look so tasty! I will have to make some on Valentine’s Day. I know the kids will love them.
These floats are so awesome! Our family loves floats, and this will be fun to make as a family.
This looks so refreshing and fun to serve the kids on Valentine’s Day! I love it.
I need to make these for my kids. The ingredients are so simple yet this looks so yummy
How fun are these! For kids and grown-ups. I could see us whipping these up for our Valentine’s Day fun too. Maybe adding a spike or something hehe 😉
My kids (and myself) would go crazy for these drinks! Looks like I have a plan for Valentine’s Day!
Looks so yummy and a sweet treat on Valentine’s Day is always welcome. My husband does not like sweet drinks but all my gal pals do so happy Galentine’s.
These are really cute shake ideas! It would be a great thing for the kids to make with some friends.
You had me at floats, yummy, these look delicious and perfect to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year
These are adorable Valentine’s Day drinks, and they sound delicious. I like the idea of making an adult version too.
What a fun drink! I know my kids would be all over this.
How cute are these floats! Looking to create this for our boys. They’d love it.
This is such a perfect idea for Valentines. And it is so easy make. Thanks for sharing this.
This is so pretty! I love this idea for Valentines or any other day for my niece. She would love this!
you are correct that I never had or seen a Cupid Ice Cream Float. This looks fabulous and I am going to surprise my daughter and her friends with these on Valentines Day.
This is so pretty, and after reading what’s in it I can’t wait to make it! My children will be delighted!
I don’t think I’ve ever had grenadine before but that ice cream float sure look delicious and pretty. I’d love to make some this V-day.
These look so delicious! I’ll have to make these for my kids.
This looks yummy and fun. I’ve been looking for ideas to do with my kids. So we will add this to our list. Thank you.
Personally, I think Valentine’s Day is a kids holiday. I know it is supposed to be romantic, but honestly, Valentine’s Day celebrations for kids (and families) are the best. These ice cream floats look delicious! We have those same glass mugs.
these look really good and refreshing and I love the colors that it gives. Will have to try this
This drink looks fun. I like when I can make things for my family that are fun looking and great tasting.
These are truly beautiful. My daughter loves a Shirley Temple. This is like it just with icecream and whipped cream added
I love these, they would be so fun to make for a kids class party. Thanks for this!
I love these they are so cute! They’d also be great for a little girls’ birthday party.
It looks sooo good! Love the color, presentation and all the ingredients!
Those are so dreamy! My husband and I got married the same week as Valentine’s Day, so we spend the 14th focusing on loving on the kiddos. This would be such a fun treat!
These floats are so fun! I love making holiday-themed recipes. They’re such a fun treat for the kids!
Such a delicious and cute idea for floaters. Also perfect for the summertime.