Coke float

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Did anyone else have these as a kid (in the 80s)? They were lush.

For some reason was just thinking about it. DS2 looked at me like I was batshit when I tried to explain it. I've got coke here but no vanilla ice cream.

Had them at Brownie disco. That and lurid pink and white coconut ice. Bounced off the walls for hours after that.

Yes, usually with mr whippy style ice cream rather than a scoop. None of my DC like them when they've tried it though.

We used to have them as a treat but I'm not sure I actually liked them.

Love them.

I still have one sometimes. I put ice cream in first for maximum fizzy froth then drink the Pepsi max and eat the ice cream with a long spoon.

Had them early 70s late 60s at the Phoenix Cafe

I can remember them being on the menu in the Wimpy of our Lakes town in the 70's. Can't remember being a fan. Tis an odd idea really.

Oh yes! Best with lemonade or limeade. Never tried them with coke. Will bear in mind next time I’m shopping.

I still love coconut ice but the sweetness makes your teeth ache. I don't know when they changed the recipe for Coke but I distinticly remember it seemed to leave a film on your teeth in the 80s

Oh Limeade now you are talking

Irn Bru was best. They were really popular when I worked in Wimpy in the late 90s. I now need to source tall knickerbocker glory glasses so I can make them for my own kids - though it won't be the same without whippy ice cream.

My mum would occasionally treat me and my brother to a trip into town. We would have dinner in Pizza Land and we would always have coke floats. They were amazing.

I have never had one. Do you drink it or eat it? It doesn't seem like a logical combination, putting food in your drink.

Not heard of a coke float but my grandad used to do a mean lemonade float.

I saw the title and thought OP was objecting to contributing to a kitty for buying cocaine on a night out!
I’ve never heard of coke floats, and I was born in the 1950’s.

They were disgusting.

90s child here
Used to have lemonade with strawberry icecream too. DH has no idea what they are 🙈

Also used to have them at Pizza land. Does anyone remember their takeaway boxes being round and made of styrofoam?

I loved them, a proper treat! My son (16) also loves them, they sell them in shake shack for an extortionate price but I'm such a softy I let him have one every now and then

We called them ice cream sodas. I used to get one at the local cafe along with a cheese toastie. Dc don't drink fizzy drinks so will never know the pleasure

I loved them as a child but the idea is quite repulsive now!

My nan used to make me a ginger beer float. The fiery ginger beer was hot and spicy followed by the cool sweet icecream it was delicious.

Oh yes!
My dad used to make them for us in the 90s!
May have to get bits to make one now!

I'm a child of the 90's but I used to have them at my grandparents' house, mainly the cream soda ones. You've inspired me I'm going to add it to my shopping next week!

Has to be made with cream soda. Perfect.

@midnightstar66 that’s it - ice cream sodas! I had forgotten that name! Thanks 😊