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Whisky Cherry Chocolate Soda Floats

July 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Happy Birthday, USA!

It’s Independence Day, stateside, and we have plans to swat mosquitos whilst leisurely bike riding. There will be cocktails, and grilled foods, and pups, and sparklers, and probably some other pyrotechnics.

Good, explosive, summer fun!

In celebration I made these easy soda floats including good, old American Whisky. We have TWO sauces, one deep, dark chocolate sauce with bitter notes from espresso, and one bright, sweet, and complex double cherry sauce. Both sauces benefit from a little of the whisky, making these floats decidedly adult. I used George Dickel Whisky in these floats — with it’s caramely notes and buttered popcorn finish, it’s a good match for the vanilla-chocolate-cherry situation, but really any booze you prefer will definitely do!  These floats combine fiery whisky, rich chocolate, creamy vanilla, tart-sweet cherry, bubbles, and a bit of smokey salt — making these floats hit all kinds of flavors…kinda like an explosion…kinda like fireworks…see what I did there?

Anyway, I hope my fellow American’s are celebrating their independence in style, sipping drinks with pals, sharing meals, lounging like pros, and of course, hopefully lighting at least one thing on fire…like ya do. {Oh, and be safe…duh!}

[recipe]

Whisky Cherry Chocolate Soda Floats with Smoked Salt

This recipe is an easy, assembly job, just make the syrups ahead of time, layer with ice cream, and top with soda!

I used George Dickel Whisky, which was provided to me by their nice PR rep, Joseph. I was not compensated for using George Dickel in this recipe, I just liked it, and as always, all opinions are my own. 

Whisky Chocolate Sauce (recipe below)

Whisky Cherry Sauce (recipe below)

Vanilla Ice Cream

Soda Water

Whisky

Whipped cream

Smoked Sea Salt (optional)

Layer sauces and ice cream in glasses. Add a shot of whisky and top it off with soda water. Serve with whipped cream and a sprinkle of smoked salt.

Whisky Chocolate Sauce

Liberally adapted from The Perfect Scoop

You can use all sweetened condensed milk here, all maple, or even corn syrup if you prefer. 

1 cup water

1 teaspoon instant espresso powder

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk

1/4 cup maple syrup

2 ounces chopped chocolate

2-4 tablespoons whisky

1/8 teaspoon smoked salt

In a saucepan whisk together water, espresso, cocoa, condensed milk, and maple. Heat over medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in the chocolate until melted and combined. Whisk in the whisky, to taste, and salt. Cool completely before using.

Whisky Cherry Sauce

I used two kinds of cherries, sour and dark. I like the sweet-tart situation, but use whatever you like or have on hand. 

1 cup sour cherries

1 cup dark, sweet cherries

1/2 cup sugar

2 tablespoons whisky

In a saucepan heat cherries and sugar over medium high until cherries release their juices and sugar dissolves. Continue to cook, bring to a boil, and simmer a few minute (5ish) until the juices become syrupy. Remove from heat and cool completely before using.

Whipped Cream

You probably don’t need a recipe for this, but here it is anyway!

1 cup whipping cream

2 teaspoons confectioners sugar

In a mixing bowl using a whisk or electric mixer, beat cream and sugar until medium peaks form. Serve immediately.

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Comments

  1. Megan

    July 4, 2013 at 5:28 am

    I love this! I’d like to float away this holiday.

    Too bad there aren’t sparkler straws, right?!

    Reply
    • cindy

      July 4, 2013 at 5:59 am

      for real!

      Reply
  2. Tieghan

    July 4, 2013 at 7:36 am

    Yes! These are completely awesome and beautiful! Perfect for americas B-day!
    Happy 4th of July!

    Reply
    • cindy

      July 4, 2013 at 8:23 am

      thanks, Tieghan! have a fantastic holiday!

      Reply
  3. Eileen

    July 4, 2013 at 8:55 am

    I can’t say I would mind sipping one of these all afternoon! Sounds so perfect for the holiday. 🙂

    Reply
  4. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com

    July 4, 2013 at 12:16 pm

    So fun and festive!! Love all the colors and yes, we need sparkler straws. For real 😀

    Reply
  5. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar

    July 4, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    So fun!! These sound awesome!

    Reply
  6. Sarah

    July 4, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    Your photos are heaven, as per usual! And I love a boozy choc-cherry milkshake. Always makes me act like Uma Thurman from Pulp Fiction.

    Reply
  7. Billy

    July 7, 2013 at 9:52 am

    I NEED SOME OF THOSE EDIBLE GOLD STARS IN MAH LIFE. AAAAAND SOME OF THOSE FLOATS RIGHT NOW.

    Reply
    • cindy

      July 9, 2013 at 4:40 am

      hell yeah you do! hit up that craft store, yo!

      Reply
  8. Erika

    July 8, 2013 at 4:00 am

    OH-EM-GEE YES!! I could drink this everyday…

    Reply
    • cindy

      July 8, 2013 at 4:32 am

      hell yeah! thanks, girl!

      Reply
  9. Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe

    July 8, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    Holy mega deliciousness! I’m officially craving one (or 5) of these floats.

    Reply
    • cindy

      July 8, 2013 at 7:13 pm

      yes! thanks, Amanda!

      Reply
  10. Christina @ Scaredy Cat Kitchen

    July 9, 2013 at 3:24 am

    Anything with whisky in it gets my vote!

    Reply
  11. Kasey

    July 9, 2013 at 7:26 am

    I hope you had a wonderful 4th! These definitely look like the right way to celebrate (though I think I’d have one AFTER my bike ride haha).

    Reply
    • cindy

      July 9, 2013 at 8:12 am

      definitely post bike ride fare!

      Reply
  12. Nicole

    July 9, 2013 at 11:30 am

    Let’s count up our mosquito bites after the weekend, shall we? I have a million, you? 🙂 These soda floats are the prettiest! Whiskey Cherry and Whiskey Chocolate — YUM. I bought some George Dickel over the weekend and I haven’t had a chance to try, but I can’t wait to!

    Reply
    • cindy

      July 9, 2013 at 11:41 am

      um, yeah…I have about the same amount. ha! I’m glad yo found some George Dickel! you’ll have to tell me what you think.

      Reply
  13. Meghan

    July 22, 2013 at 2:04 pm

    I just was gifted some Dickel and was wondering what to do with it! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
    • cindy

      July 22, 2013 at 2:26 pm

      nice! my husband really enjoyed it!

      Reply

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