No offense to Dairy Queen, but there’s something special about McDonald’s soft serve. When we crave a McFlurry (like this Kit Kat treat) or a sundae, we really want it from McD’s. That’s why we’re all so disappointed when the machine is broken.
There’s one thing you can’t get at McDonald’s, though, that we wish they’d add it to the menu: floats. It only makes sense to combine the ice cream with a soda that’s equally as tasty. TikTok knows this, which is why the next fast-food trend is dunking an ice cream cone into Coke!
It’s Called a Vaca Negra
This seems like the perfect successor to milk and Coke, which is a surprisingly tasty combo . To those of us in the United States this is an black cow drink, but to the TikTok’er that posted this video, it’s a vaca negra. It’s popular in Guatemala, Costa Rica and Colombia, made by combining vanilla ice cream with Coca-Cola. See the technique for a perfect vaca negra in the TikTok below:
@sandraciresartBlack Cow 🐄 You have to try it! 😂 Cola + Helado Vainilla = Vaca Negra 😋 Has probado esa mezcla? ##foryou ##fyp ##foodhacks ##tiktokfood ##viralfood
You can’t really order a float at McDonald’s in the US—although they did experiment with a McFloat for a while. So until floats are a permanent thing on the menu, this is the closest Americans are going to get.
How Can I Make One?
Like the TikTok video above shows, it’s pretty easy. In fact, we’ll go so far as to say it’s one of the easiest off-menu treats to make! Just fill a cup half-full with Coke (or any soda of your choosing), and submerge your cone inside. Swirl it up until the soda gets frothy, and you’ve got the perfect vaca negra.
Strawberry Cream Floats
When it starts warming up in Colorado, my kids ask for ice-cold treats. This rosy pink cream float is one of our household favorites. —Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado
Caramel Apple Float
Who doesn't love the flavors of caramel, apples, and vanilla ice cream together? If I'm feeling fancy, I drizzle caramel syrup around the inside of my glass before adding the apple cider and ginger ale. —Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania
Lemon Meringue Floats
I actually dreamed of this float idea one night, and woke up knowing I needed to make it. Thank you, Mr. Sandman! —Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania
Chilly Snow Day Floats
On your next snow day, pass out these frothy floats and everybody will be glad they're cooped up with you. Cream soda works with the peppermint ice cream, too. —Julianne Schnuck, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Mimosa Floats
Everyone needs a little treat at brunch! I wanted to kick things up a notch, so I added a scoop of ice cream to my mimosas. Sometimes I add chocolate, too.—Amy Lents, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Raspberry Cheesecake Floats
I've yet to meet a cheesecake I didn't like! The flavors here of cream cheese and raspberries create an ideal combination. Although ice cream floats are summery, I like this treat so much that I whip it up during the winter, too. —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
Jungle Float
This fun floats lets kids (and adults, too) be the masters of their own creations. What a tasty way to experiment!—Jenni Sharp, Mequon, Wisconsin
Strawberry Patch Frost
Strawberries get treated to a delicious chill in this pretty and simple drink.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Sodas
I keep the ingredients for these ice cream sodas on hand so I can enjoy a treat anytime I want. You can easily make more when feeding a crowd. —Anna Erickson, Terrebonne, Oregon
Firecracker Float
Thanks to Pop Rocks candy, these frozen drinks will literally make your mouth tingle with great flavor! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Caramel Macchiato Floats
I made these creamy, caramel-flavored floats for a party, and everyone loved them! —Melissa Heller, Santa Maria, CaliforniaThe post People Are Dipping Their Ice Cream Cones in Coke at McDonald’s appeared first on Taste of Home.
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