Hop into Easter with these Easter Bunny Floats! Each float has a vanilla ice cream base topped with strawberry lemonade and lemon-lime soda, then finished with bunny marshmallow peeps, colorful mini marshmallows, and pastel sprinkles! After sipping on these delightful Easter Bunny Floats, why not indulge in something extra cozy? My Easter Hot Chocolate Bombs are the perfect way to keep the holiday spirit flowing and perfect for any Easter celebration.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Vanilla Ice Cream: If you want the creamiest ice cream out there, you have to try my no-churn vanilla ice cream–no special equipment needed! (Then, try all of my other flavors, too!) It is perfect for these floats or anytime you are craving ice cream!
- Strawberry Lemonade: Strawberry lemonade (which you can make at home!) is a sweet and tangy drink made with strawberries and lemonade. It adds a fruity flavor to the float, making it extra refreshing and fun! Raspberry lemonade or good old-fashioned lemonade would also work in this dessert drink!
- Lemon-Lime Soda: The lemon-lime soda gives the drink its fizz, making the float bubbly and fun! If you don’t have lemon-lime soda, try another fizzy drink like club soda, ginger ale, sparkling water, or soda water.
- Peeps: Bunny marshmallow Peeps are soft, fluffy marshmallows shaped like little bunnies. They are covered in colorful sugar and come in pastel colors, like pink, yellow, and blue (I used pink). These cute treats are sweet and fun to add as a decoration on your Easter treat!
- Mini Marshmallows: Jet-Puffed Fruity Mini Marshmallows are small, soft marshmallows with a fruity flavor. They come in fun, bright colors like pink, green, and yellow. These mini marshmallows are sweet and chewy, perfect for adding a colorful touch to each float. Jet-puffed bunny marshmallow would be cute, too!
- Sprinkles: Adding pastel sprinkles makes the float look extra fun and colorful! The bright, soft colors of the sprinkles match the spring theme and make the drink look festive for Easter. Plus, they add a little extra sweetness and crunch!
Can You Use Different Ice Cream Flavors For Easter Bunny Floats?
Yes! You can definitely use different ice cream flavors for your Easter Bunny Floats! While vanilla is a classic choice, you can get creative with other flavors like strawberry ice cream, lemon, cotton candy, or even chocolate ice cream. Or, go all out and use Rocky Road ice cream–a mix of chocolate, marshmallows, and nuts! Just choose a flavor that pairs well with the fruity and fizzy drinks, and you’re all set to make your float even more fun and delicious!
How To Make Easter Bunny Floats For A Large Group Or Party
Ready to celebrate Easter or Spring? You can easily make Easter Bunny Floats for a large group or party! I love preparing a big batch of the strawberry lemonade and lemon-lime soda mixture in a pitcher or punch bowl. Then, I scoop the ice cream into glasses and pour the drink mixture over it. If you’re hosting, set up a DIY float station where guests can scoop their own ice cream and add fizzy drinks and toppings. It’s a fun and easy way for everyone to customize their own float!
Can You Add Alcohol To Easter Bunny Floats?
Yes, you can add alcohol to make an adult version of the Easter Bunny Float! Try vodka for a smooth option, light rum for a fruity twist, or Limoncello for a citrusy kick. For something bubbly, add a splash of champagne or Prosecco. Start with 1 to 2 ounces of alcohol per serving and adjust to taste. It’s a fun way to make the float more festive for adults! (I also have a Dirty Root Beer Float perfect for adults.)
Easter Bunny Floats
Ingredients
- 8 scoops vanilla ice cream, divided
- 1 cup (8 ounces) strawberry lemonade, chilled
- 1 cup (8 ounces) lemon-lime soda, chilled
- 2 bunny marshmallow peeps, for garnish
- ½ cup (25 g) Jet-Puffed fruity mini marshmallows, for garnish
- pastel sprinkles, for garnish
Instructions
- Divide the vanilla ice cream evenly between two tall glasses (4 scoops per glass).
- Slowly pour the strawberry lemonade over the ice cream in each glass.
- Carefully add the lemon-lime soda, letting it foam up.
- Garnish each drink with a bunny marshmallow Peep, mini marshmallows, and pastel sprinkles.
- Serve immediately.
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What the Test Kitchen had to say about this recipe:
Autumn
Such a fun treat for Easter! The ice cream and soda are perfect together, and the bunny marshmallows make it extra cute.
Elizabeth
I thought this would be too sweet, but it is not bad! All the colors make me smile, so I love that!
Stephanie
This float is refreshing and bubbly! I want to try it with Lemoncello for the adults!
Annabelle
I can see these being a fun treat for an Easter party, for sure! Everyone will be talking about them.
Bella
These Easter Bunny Floats are going to be a hit! The strawberry lemonade and lemon-lime soda combo is so refreshing
