Recipe · 16 oz

Cherry Vanilla Cola

Diner-classic cherry vanilla, made creamy with a short pour of half & half.

  • 3 mintime
  • 16 ozserves 1
  • Yescaffeine
  • Dairyas written

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Ingredients

  • 12 ozcola, cold
  • ½ ozcherry syrup
  • ½ ozvanilla syrup
  • 1 ozhalf & half
  • Pebble or crushed ice

Steps

  1. 1Add the syrups to an empty 16 oz cup.
  2. 2Fill the cup to the top with pebble ice.
  3. 3Pour the cola slowly down the side.
  4. 4Float the half & half over the back of a spoon. Don't stir; let it bloom.
  5. 5Wide straw. First sip from the bottom.

Variations

  • Swap the topper for freeze-dried fruit.
  • Try raspberry instead of cherry.
  • Go bigger: sprinkles on top for texture.

FAQ

Does the Cherry Vanilla Cola have caffeine?

Yes, from the cola. Use a caffeine-free version of the soda if you want none.

How do I make the Cherry Vanilla Cola sugar-free?

Use zero-sugar cola and sugar-free cherry syrups. Most big syrup brands sell sugar-free versions.

Can I make it dairy-free?

Yes. Use coconut cream, or make the foam with chilled barista oat milk.

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