Sweet Tea Ice Cream Float Recipe
A sweet tea float recipe made with Southern Breeze Original Family-Size tea bags, chilled tea, club soda, and vanilla ice cream, ready in 5 minutes.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Steep the tea 10 min
Pour 4816 cups of boiling water over 248 Southern Breeze Family Size tea bagsss and steep for 10 minutes.
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Chill completely 1 hr
Remove the tea bags and refrigerate the pitcher until thoroughly cold.
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Add the fizz
Gently stir in 124 quartss of chilled club soda into the cold tea concentrate.
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Scoop ice cream
Place 1 to 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream into tall glasses.
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Pour and serve
Slowly pour the tea mixture over the ice cream and serve immediately.
Sweet black tea, rich vanilla cream, and a light sparkling fizz.
"It melts into a smooth, creamy tea float that satisfies sweet cravings without brewing separate syrup." Southern Breeze customer review
Try It Yourself →Tips for a Better Float
- Chill the tea thoroughly before assembling. Cold tea prevents the ice cream from melting too quickly when poured.
- Add club soda right before serving. Stirring in club soda at the end preserves carbonation and lightens the texture.
- Pour tea along the side of the glass. Tilting the glass while pouring creates a gentle foam layer without overflowing.
Why a Sweet Tea Float Makes the Perfect Summer Treat
Combining iced tea with ice cream turns a classic Southern staple into a satisfying dessert drink. Southern Breeze Family Size Sweet Tea provides a pre-sweetened, zero-sugar tea base that balances the rich vanilla ice cream.
A splash of club soda adds a light sparkle, making each glass creamy, refreshing, and effortless to prepare.
Sweet Tea Float FAQs
What is a sweet tea float?
A sweet tea float is a dessert beverage made by combining chilled sweet tea, vanilla ice cream, and a splash of club soda for a creamy, fizzy treat.
Why does a sweet tea float taste creamy without adding milk?
As the vanilla ice cream melts into the tea, it creates a naturally creamy texture without needing milk or cream in the base drink.
Is a sweet tea float supposed to be fizzy?
Yes. A small amount of club soda adds light carbonation, which keeps the drink refreshing and prevents it from feeling too heavy.
What type of tea works best for a sweet tea float?
Strong black tea works best because it holds its flavor even after the ice cream melts into the drink.
