Ogre Drink Recipe

The Ogre Drink blends coconut rum, coke and vanilla ice cream to create a blended version of a rum and coke float. It tastes every bit as good as it sounds.

The Ogre is a very strong drink, with three ounces of alcohol. Because it’s ice-cream based, of course it makes a great dessert or sweet snack. It’s also good to enjoy along with a burger and fries – like an alcoholic coke float at a diner.

Due to the name, it also makes a nice Halloween party drink.

Tasting Notes

The Ogre Drink is sweet, creamy, and fizzy, like a grown-up version of a cola float. On the first sip, expect a strong coconut aroma from the rum.

The vanilla ice cream brings mellow and creamy notes while the cola adds a familiar caramel and slightly acidic zip. In terms of texture, the blended version is silky and thick like a milkshake, while the float version has a playful contrast between chilled, soft ice cream and bubbly soda.

You can serve it as a blended drink – like an alcoholic milkshake – or like a cola float with the ice cream scoops in the drink. It’s so fun either way.

Equipment and Glassware

Blended version (milkshake-style):

• Blender: A reliable blender makes the creamiest texture. Use pulse first to break up ice cream, then blend until smooth. High-speed blenders give a super-silky result.
• Measuring jigger: Keeps the alcohol amounts accurate, which matters because this is a strong cocktail.
• Serving glass: Tall goblets, milkshake glasses, or large coupe glasses work well. A chilled glass helps keep the drink cold longer.
• Straw and spoon: Thick reusable or paper straws are best, plus a spoon for scooping thicker bits.

Float version (scoops in soda):

• Ice cream scoop: For neat, even scoops.
• Tall soda or parfait glass: Shows off the layers — ice cream, rum, and cola — and leaves room for fizz.
• Bar spoon: For gentle stirring if desired.
• Napkins: It can get messy as the ice cream melts.

Pro Tips

• Chill your glass: Pop the glass in the freezer for 10–20 minutes before serving.
• For a thicker milkshake texture, use slightly softened ice cream so the blender mixes it evenly. For chunkier texture, don’t blend as long.
• Pour rum into the glass first, add the scoops of ice cream, then slowly pour the cola down the side or over the back of a spoon.
• Use chilled ingredients so the ice cream melts less quickly, or mix half coconut rum and half overproof rum for a higher alcohol content with the same volume.
• Acidic mixers can sometimes make dairy separate. Using full-fat ice cream (not too sour) and not adding citrus directly prevents this.
• Toasted coconut flakes on top add texture and amplify the coconut theme. A maraschino cherry or a lime wedge can work, too.
• For parties, pre-scoop ice cream into a muffin tin and freeze. When guests arrive, drop scoops into glasses for quick assembly. Keep rum and soda chilled and let guests choose blended or float style.

When to Serve

This drink is a perfect sweet finish after burgers, BBQ, or casual dinner nights. It also works well for summer parties and barbecues, because the tropical coconut plays well with grilled meats, fruit, and light summer fare.

It’s also perfect for Halloween gatherings because of the name and rich color. Or try it on a movie or game night, or on birthdays or anytime you want something playful and special without a lot of fuss.

Similar Cocktails

If the Ogre Drink sounds tempting, these cocktails capture similar elements – creamy, boozy, or cola-driven – and are worth trying next:

• Mudslide
• Brandy Alexander
• Butterscotch Mudslide
• Classic Bushwacker
• Rum Pumpkin Pie Shake
• Frozen Girl Scout
• Kahlua Cookie