This post was originally published in June 2015 and updated as of June 2024.
This Dirty Coke Float is made with the easiest no-churn coconut ice cream, a squirt of lime, and Coke/Dr. Pepper/soda of your choice, and is the yummiest treat for summer!
Dirty Coke Floats with Easy No-Churn Coconut Ice Cream
At our house Coke isn’t just a drink, it’s pretty much a member of the family. For us it accompanies every large gathering or mundane task, my mom’s fridge is always stocked full of it and because family traditions mean so much to me I also keep my own fridge stocked with the goodness too (guys, it’s important to pass down family values, ok?).
I live for hanging out and sharing a Coke with my people by the pool in the summer and I dream about those kind of days all year long. So today I am bringing you a recipe that brings together all the best flavors of summer combined into one outrageous treat that gives you those nostalgic summery feelings anytime. It’s the Dirty Coke Float and it’s gonna rock your world.
What is a Dirty Coke?
Dirty Coke or dirty soda is super popular here in Utah, the land of soda shops, and is the combination of Coke (or other sodas like Dr. Pepper), fresh lime, and coconut syrup.
Some shops use coconut cream instead of coconut syrup, and some places add half and half along with coconut syrup. You’ll see variations, but the lime + coconut combo is the key and is so tasty.
What ingredients are needed for a Dirty Coke Float?
For the Dirty Coke Float, you will only need a few ingredients:
- Whipping cream
- Cream of coconut (Note: Cream of coconut is not the same thing as coconut milk. You’ll find cream of coconut in the drink mixers section of the store.)
- Sweetened coconut flakes
- Coke (or soda of choice)
- Limes
How do I make a Dirty Coke Float?
How do I make a Dirty Coke Float?The first step in making this float is to make the coconut ice cream. This ice cream only uses three ingredients, and no ice cream maker is needed. It is sinfully delicious and could not be easier to make. Just mix whipping cream, cream of coconut, and coconut flakes together and freeze.
After the ice cream is frozen, add some lime juice and soda to a cup, and top it with a scoop of ice cream. That’s it!
Dirty Coke Floats with Easy No-Churn Coconut Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 c. whipping cream
- 3/4 c. cream of coconut (see notes)
- 1/2 c. sweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 lime per float, squeezed
- 1 12 oz. bottle or can of Coke or Diet Coke
Instructions
Make the ice cream:
1. Chill a large mixing bowl along with the beaters from your electric mixer (or whisk attachment of a stand mixer) in the fridge for about 15 minutes until cool. Remove from the refrigerator and pour the whipping cream into the chilled bowl. Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form.
2. Gently stir in the cream of coconut and sweetened coconut.
3. Spoon into a freezer safe container, cover, and freeze for about 4 hours or overnight.
Make the floats:
1. Squeeze lime juice into a chilled glass (feel free to add more lime juice to taste).
2. Add glass/bottle of Coke to glass.
3. Add two scoops of coconut ice cream
Notes
- Cream of coconut is not the same thing as coconut milk. You’ll find cream of coconut in the drink mixers section of the store.
- Coconut ice cream recipe adapted from The Kitchen is my Playground.
Happy making!
xo, Liz
These look so delicious! And these photos are on point!
Paige
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I seriously need to try that coconut ice cream recipe – It sounds incredible! I love coconut everything! Thanks for sharing this recipe with your readers. #client
so going to have to try this out
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Done, sold, these look out of this world good. (And your photos are gorgeous!)