Description
The Shirley Temple Float is a delightful, refreshing soda float that combines creamy vanilla ice cream with sweet grenadine and fizzy lemon-lime soda. This nostalgic non-alcoholic treat is perfect for parties or a fun dessert to cool down on a warm day, garnished with whipped topping, maraschino cherries, lime wedges, and pink sanding sugar for extra flavor and visual appeal.
Ingredients
Scale
Float Base
- 8 ounces Vanilla Ice Cream (1 cup)
- 1 ounce Grenadine
- 8 ounces Lemon Lime Soda
Garnishes (Optional)
- Maraschino Cherries
- Lime Wedges
- Whipped Topping
- Pink Sanding Sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Start by placing the vanilla ice cream into the bottom of a tall serving glass to create a creamy base.
- Add Grenadine: Drizzle the grenadine syrup carefully over the ice cream to add sweetness and a beautiful red hue.
- Pour Lemon Lime Soda: Gently pour the lemon-lime soda over the ice cream and grenadine, allowing the soda to fizz and mix slightly with the ice cream.
- Garnish and Serve: Top the float with a dollop of whipped topping, add a maraschino cherry and a lime wedge on the rim of the glass, and sprinkle pink sanding sugar if desired for added sweetness and decoration. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use quality vanilla ice cream for the best creamy texture and flavor.
- Pour soda slowly to maintain the fizz and prevent overflow.
- Customize garnishes based on preference or availability.
- This recipe yields one serving; multiply ingredients accordingly for more servings.
- For a citrus twist, substitute lemon-lime soda with ginger ale or sparkling water with a splash of lemon.
