Indy 500® Ice Cream Float Bar – Hiland Dairy

Indy 500® Ice Cream Float Bar

Ice cream floats in mason jars with striped straws, topped with foam and garnished with cherries and strawberries on a serving board with Hiland milk bottles

There’s nothing better than a fun, low-effort party idea—and this Ice Cream Float Bar is exactly that. Whether you’re hosting friends for race day or just celebrating the start of summer, a DIY float bar is a guaranteed hit for both kids and adults.
I partnered with Hiland Dairy to create the ultimate float bar setup for the Indy 500® and it might just be the easiest (and most fun) party you’ll throw all season.

Recipe and image compliments
of Laura from Lolo’s Home Kitchen

Print Recipe
  • Prep Time
    30 Minutes

  • Servings
    12

Ingredients

Floats

Toppings

  • Whipped cream
  • Maraschino cherries
  • Sprinkles
  • Fresh fruit slices
  • Crushed cookies

Directions

Classic Root Beer Float

  • Add 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream to a glass
  • Slowly pour root beer over the top
  • Finish with whipped cream and a cherry

Orange Cream Soda Float

  • Add vanilla ice cream to a glass
  • Pour orange soda over the top
  • Garnish with an orange slice

Strawberry Lemonade Float

  • Add vanilla ice cream
  • Pour strawberry lemonade first and then finish with lemon-lime soda over the top
  • Top with fresh strawberries and a lemon slice

Cherry Cola Float

  • Add vanilla ice cream
  • Pour cherry cola over the top
  • Top with whipped cream and a cherry

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