Description
North Pole Snowdrift Punch is a festive and creamy holiday drink that combines the sweetness of vanilla ice cream with the fizzy delight of cream soda and refreshing peppermint flavor. This easy-to-make holiday punch is perfect for parties and family gatherings, served chilled with a whipped cream topping and festive crushed peppermint candies for garnish.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 4 cups vanilla ice cream (slightly softened)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups cream soda (chilled)
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed ice
Toppings & Garnishes
- Whipped cream for topping
- Crushed peppermint candies or sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large blender, add the vanilla ice cream, whole milk, cream soda, peppermint extract, and crushed ice.
- Blend Smooth: Blend all the ingredients until the mixture is smooth and frothy, ensuring the ice cream is fully incorporated and the drink has a creamy texture.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the mixture and add more peppermint extract if a stronger peppermint flavor is desired. Blend briefly again if you add more extract.
- Pour and Serve: Pour the punch evenly into glasses.
- Top and Garnish: Top each glass with a generous swirl of whipped cream and garnish with crushed peppermint candies or festive sprinkles for a holiday touch.
- Enjoy Immediately: Serve right away with a straw or spoon to enjoy the frothy, creamy texture at its best.
Notes
- For a fun and colorful twist, add a drop of red or green food coloring before blending.
- To create a grown-up version, add a splash of peppermint schnapps for an adult-friendly holiday treat.
- This recipe easily doubles or triples for larger parties and gatherings.
