Description
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of a Shirley Temple Ice Cream Float, a delightful combination of creamy vanilla ice cream, fizzy lemon-lime soda, and sweet grenadine syrup. This kid-friendly treat is perfect for a hot summer day or a fun dessert any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
Vanilla Ice Cream:
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
Lemon-Lime Soda Mixture:
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda (such as Sprite)
Grenadine Syrup Drizzle:
- 2 tablespoons grenadine syrup
Toppings and Garnish:
- Whipped cream for topping
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Place two scoops of vanilla ice cream into a tall glass.
- Mix the Float: Slowly pour the lemon-lime soda over the ice cream, allowing it to fizz and foam.
- Add Grenadine: Drizzle grenadine syrup over the top, letting it swirl through the soda and ice cream.
- Finish and Serve: Top with whipped cream and garnish with maraschino cherries. Serve immediately with a straw and a long spoon.
Notes
- For a less sweet version, use club soda instead of lemon-lime soda.
- You can also experiment with cherry or raspberry sorbet in place of vanilla ice cream for a fruity twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage, Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 float
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 48 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
