Ice cream float
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Ice Cream Float
The Ice Cream Float, also known as a soda float or a spider, is a beverage that consists of ice cream in either a soft drink or in a mixture of flavored syrup and carbonated water.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The term "Ice Cream Float" is derived from the floating dollops of ice cream in a sea of fizzy soda. The name "Boston Cooler" is specific to the Detroit area and refers to a float made with Vernors ginger ale and vanilla ice cream. Despite the name, it has no known connections to Boston, Massachusetts.
History[edit | edit source]
The Ice Cream Float was invented by Robert McCay Green in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1874 during the Franklin Institute's semi-centennial celebration. The traditional story is that, on a particularly hot day, Green ran out of ice for the flavored drinks he was selling and used vanilla ice cream from a neighboring vendor to keep the drinks cold.
Variations[edit | edit source]
There are several variations of the Ice Cream Float, including the Root Beer Float, the Coke Float, and the Boston Cooler. The Boston Cooler, despite its name, is a drink that originated in Detroit and is typically made with Vernors ginger ale and vanilla ice cream.
Preparation[edit | edit source]
To prepare an Ice Cream Float, a few scoops of ice cream are added to a tall glass, followed by the pouring of a carbonated beverage over the ice cream until the glass is filled. A straw and a long spoon are typically provided for consumption.
See Also[edit | edit source]
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