Vanilla Float with Bitters and Cherries

Name: Vanilla Float with Bitters and Cherries
Yield: Makes 1
Ingredients: 3 scoops vanilla ice cream; Seltzer; 1 tablespoon Angostura bitters; 1 ounce cherry brandy or kirsch (optional); Luxardo maraschino cherries (for serving)

By Claire Saffitz

June 2, 2015

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Recipe information

Yield
Makes 1

Ingredients

3 scoops vanilla ice cream

Seltzer

1 tablespoon Angostura bitters

1 ounce cherry brandy or kirsch (optional)

Luxardo maraschino cherries (for serving)

Preparation

Place ice cream in a chilled tall glass. Top with seltzer, bitters, and cherry brandy or kirsch, if desired, and garnish with cherries.

TagsFrozen Dessert Dessert Cocktail Alcohol Beverages Bitters Brandy Kirsch Gluten Free Nut Free 5 Ingredients or Fewer Quick No-Cook Bon Appétit

Recipe notes

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