Description
The Shirley Temple Float is a delightful and refreshing non-alcoholic beverage combining creamy vanilla ice cream with sweet grenadine and fizzy lemon-lime soda. This classic float is garnished with maraschino cherries, lime wedges, whipped topping, and pink sanding sugar for a fun, festive treat perfect for parties or any time you want a sweet, nostalgic drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces Vanilla Ice Cream (1 cup)
- 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 vanilla ice cream at the bottom of a tall glass to form the creamy base of the float.
- Add grenadine: Drizzle the grenadine syrup evenly over the top of the ice cream to infuse sweetness and its signature red color.
- Pour soda: Gently pour the lemon-lime soda over the ice cream and grenadine mixture, allowing the soda to fizz and combine without overflowing.
- Garnish and serve: Top with a dollop of whipped topping, place a maraschino cherry and a lime wedge on the rim or inside the glass, and sprinkle with pink sanding sugar if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing float.
Notes
- Use chilled lemon-lime soda for the best fizz and refreshing taste.
- You can substitute lime sherbet or lemon sorbet for vanilla ice cream for a citrus twist.
- Serve immediately after assembly to enjoy the fizzy texture before it settles.
- Adjust grenadine amount to taste for sweetness.
- For a colorful presentation, use clear or frosted glasses.
