Best Mexican Coke Float Recipes

Classic Coke Float image

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Shakes

Time 2m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 scoops vanilla ice cream
1 cup Coke
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 maraschino cherry (with stem attatched)

Steps:

Cinnamon-Sugar Crisps (

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories dessert

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 (8-inch) flour tortillas, whole or cut into shapes

Steps:

On a plate, mix the sugar and cinnamon. In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, add enough oil to come halfway up the sides of the pan. Heat over medium-high heat until a deep frying thermometer, inserted in the oil, reaches 350 degrees F. (If you do not have a thermometer, test the oil with a piece of tortilla, which should sizzle when it touches the oil and should brown in about 2 to 3 minutes.) One by one, fry tortillas until golden brown. With a slotted spoon, transfer the crisps to paper towels to drain. While still warm, transfer to cinnamon-sugar mixture, turn to coat and serve.

Coca-Cola Carnitas image

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds fatty pork shoulder or pork butt, cut into 2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pork fat or neutral oil such as canola or vegetable oil, for frying (see Cook's Note)
1 cup Coca-Cola
3 sprigs fresh tarragon
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
Corn tortillas, for serving
Suggested toppings: salsa verde, diced onions, cilantro leaves, sliced radishes, lime wedges and sliced avocado
Suggested toppings: salsa verde, diced onions, cilantro leaves, sliced radishes, lime wedges and sliced avocado

Steps:

Sprinkle the pork on all sides with the garlic powder and plenty of salt and pepper.
Heat the pork fat over medium-high heat in a small, heavy Dutch oven or braiser (see Cook's Note). Add the pork and fry on all sides until well browned, about 20 minutes. Add the Coca-Cola and 1/2 cup water (there should be just enough liquid to cover the sides of the meat). Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Add the tarragon, bay leaves and thyme. Cover and simmer until the pork is tender, about 1 1/2 hours; the Coca-Cola will caramelize and the liquid will evaporate completely.
Transfer the pork to a cutting board and shred. Serve with warm corn tortillas (charred over a flame) and toppings on the side: salsa verde, diced onions, cilantro, radishes, lime wedges and avocado.