Festive eggnog floats are made with only 3 ingredients – eggnog, club soda, and vanilla ice cream. The creamy dreamy combination in each sip will change the way you drink eggnog forever!

Eggnog Float topped with whipped cream and a straw

Why this recipe works

These eggnog floats are creamy, delicious, and slightly unexpected. The fizziness from the club soda helps make that delicious ice cream foam we have all come to expect on the top of a soda float, while not significantly altering that perfect texture and taste of the eggnog. The ice cream ties these floats together for a classic experience and even more creaminess.

Two Eggnog Floats topped with whipped cream

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

EGGNOG – The star of the show! Use your favorite brand. You can even make your own homemade eggnog for these floats. Feel free to substitute with flavored eggnog such as pumpkin spice, peppermint mocha, cinnamon, the list goes on and on.

CLUB SODA – What’s a float without a touch of bubbly fizz? Club soda works well because the flavor isn’t overpowering and still lets the eggnog flavor shine. It also helps create the top foamy layer a typical float always has. You can substitute with ginger ale if preferred.

ICE CREAM – Regular vanilla ice cream is perfect, again, use your favorite brand.

How to Make Eggnog Floats

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

Fill a large glass halfway with the eggnog.
Place the vanilla ice cream overtop of the eggnog and then carefully fill the glass with the club soda.
Swirl on some whipped cream and scatter on some sprinkles, if desired, before adding a cute straw and serving immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Can you add alcohol to eggnog floats?

Yes! For the adults, a splash of rum or brandy would make a great addition to eggnog floats. Or, hop over to our eggnog cocktail recipe for a drink specifically tailored around adding liqueur to eggnog.

Close up photo of an Eggnog Float with another one behind it

Serving Suggestions

Optionally add a splash of rum to make a spiked eggnog float, for the adults of course. Otherwise, these floats can be topped with whipped cream, ground cinnamon or nutmeg, sprinkles, white chocolate chips, or sugar crystals as garnish. Serve cold.

Eggnog floats are great for holiday parties, take advantage while it’s available in stores. However, you can always make your own homemade eggnog year-round so there’s no limit on when you can enjoy it.

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