Description
The Shirley Temple Ice Cream Float is a refreshing and nostalgic dessert beverage that combines creamy vanilla ice cream with fizzy lemon-lime soda and sweet grenadine syrup, topped off with a maraschino cherry. Perfect for a quick, delightful treat that celebrates the classic Shirley Temple mocktail in a frozen float style.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda
- 2 tablespoons grenadine
- 1 maraschino cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Add Ice Cream: Place one scoop of vanilla ice cream into a tall glass, providing the creamy base for the float.
- Pour Soda: Slowly pour half a cup of lemon-lime soda over the ice cream to create effervescent bubbles and blend flavors.
- Drizzle Grenadine: Drizzle two tablespoons of grenadine syrup over the top to add sweetness and a vibrant red color.
- Garnish: Add a maraschino cherry on top for a classic and colorful garnish.
- Serve: Serve immediately with a straw to enjoy the refreshing, fizzy, and creamy dessert float.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality vanilla ice cream for the best flavor and texture.
- Chill the glass beforehand to keep the float colder longer.
- You can substitute lemon-lime soda with ginger ale or a similar clear soda for a slightly different flavor.
- For a less sweet version, reduce grenadine to 1 tablespoon.
- This recipe can be easily multiplied for more servings.
