Espresso Coffee Liqueur Rum Float | CookOS
Espresso Coffee Liqueur Rum Float Save This Espresso Coffee Liqueur Rum Float is a creamy, boozy dessert drink that pairs espresso liqueur and light rum with vanilla ice cream. It's a no-cook indulgence ready in seconds.
Ingredients1 oz Expresso Coffee Liqueur 1 oz Mr. Boston Light Rum CookOS Beta © 2026 · Ad-free forever
2 scoop Vanilla Ice Cream
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Blend briefly and serve in highball glass.
Tips & Notes Pro tips Chill your serving glass for 5 minutes before assembling to keep the float cold longer. Add the liqueur and rum first, then top with ice cream so it floats and melts gradually into the spirits. Use a small ice cream scoop to portion consistent 2-scoop servings and control sweetness balance. Substitutions Espresso Coffee Liqueur → Kahlúa or Tia Maria (similar sweetness and coffee intensity) Mr. Boston Light Rum → any light or silver rum (white rum works equally well) Vanilla Ice Cream → coffee or rum raisin ice cream (for deeper boozy flavor) Storage & make-ahead Serve immediately. This is a fresh-made dessert drink and does not store or reheat.
Common Questions Can I make this drink without alcohol? Yes. Replace the liqueur and rum with 2 oz cold espresso or strong coffee and add 1 tsp sugar for sweetness.
What type of vanilla ice cream works best? Use premium or full-fat vanilla ice cream for richness. Avoid light or low-fat varieties, which won't blend as smoothly with the spirits.
Should the ice cream be soft or hard? Slightly softened ice cream (5–10 minutes at room temperature) blends better with the liqueur and rum.
Can I scale this recipe? Yes. Keep the 1:1:2 ratio of liqueur to rum to ice cream scoops for any batch size.
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