Description
A refreshing and fun Shirley Temple Float recipe combining creamy vanilla ice cream, sweet grenadine, and fizzy lemon-lime soda, garnished with cherries, lime wedges, whipped topping, and pink sanding sugar. Perfect for a quick and delightful treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces vanilla ice cream
- 1 ounce grenadine
- 8 ounces lemon lime soda
Optional Garnishes
- Maraschino cherries
- Lime wedges
- Whipped topping
- Pink sanding sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Place the glass in the freezer for a few minutes to chill and help keep your float colder longer once assembled.
- Add Ice Cream: Scoop 8 ounces of vanilla ice cream into the bottom of a tall glass to serve as the creamy base of the float.
- Drizzle Grenadine: Slowly drizzle 1 ounce of grenadine over the ice cream to add sweetness and a beautiful red color.
- Pour Soda: Gently pour 8 ounces of lemon lime soda over the ice cream and grenadine mixture to create fizz without causing excessive foam spillover.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with a dollop of whipped topping, a maraschino cherry, a slice of lime, and a sprinkle of pink sanding sugar for an elegant finish. Enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- This float is best enjoyed immediately as the ice cream will melt quickly.
- Not recommended to make ahead; assemble just before serving to maintain fizz and texture.
- Chill your glasses and prepare garnishes in advance to save time without compromising quality.
- Pour soda gently to control foam and avoid overflow.
- Keep all ingredients separate until ready to build to preserve freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 float
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
