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White Forest Float in a collins glass with grated white chocolate or desiccated coconut and maraschino cherry (AI-generated image)
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White Forest Float

A dessert-style cocktail float: cranberry juice, cherry brandy and amaretto topped with sparkling water and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, finished with white chocolate.

Time
5 min
Difficulty
Easy
Method
Built in glass
Glass
Collins glass

Ingredients

Servings

Amounts below make 1 serving.

21+ · Please drink responsibly. Learn more

Garnish: Grated white chocolate or desiccated coconut, Maraschino cherry (1)

How to make it

  1. 1

    Add the cranberry juice, cherry brandy, amaretto and ginger cordial to a tall glass with ice.

  2. 2

    Top with the sparkling water.

  3. 3

    Float a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle with grated white chocolate or desiccated coconut and add a maraschino cherry.

Swap it: No ginger cordial? Use a splash of ginger ale and a little less sparkling water.

Bar gear

Equipment for this drink

Tools you'll need

  • JiggerA double-sided measure so every drink comes out the same. Look for one marked in ½ and ¼ oz.
  • Bar spoonA long, thin spoon for stirring, layering and fishing out cherries.

Recommended glassware

  • Collins glassA slightly taller, narrower highball for Collins-style drinks and coolers.

No shaker? A clean jar with a tight lid works. Build your home bar →

Recipe source: BBC Good Food (Miriam Nice) — White Forest Float. Quantities and basic method are factual. Description and steps are original Mixistry copy. Last updated 2026-10-11.

Contains alcohol. For adults 21+ (or the legal drinking age where you live). Please enjoy responsibly.

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