Description
A classic Shirley Temple Float combines creamy vanilla ice cream with sweet grenadine and fizzy lemon-lime soda, garnished with cherries and lime wedges for a refreshing treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Float Ingredients
- 8 ounces vanilla ice cream (1 cup)
- 1 ounce grenadine syrup
- 8 ounces lemon lime soda
Garnishes (optional)
- 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 keep your float colder longer.
- Add the Ice Cream: Place 8 ounces (1 cup) of vanilla ice cream into the bottom of a tall glass as the base of your float.
- Drizzle Grenadine: Gently pour 1 ounce of grenadine syrup over the top of the ice cream for that signature sweet pink flavor and color.
- Pour the Soda: Slowly pour 8 ounces of lemon lime soda over the ice cream to create fizz without excessive foam. Pour gently to control overflow.
- Garnish: Add a dollop of whipped topping on top if desired, then garnish with a maraschino cherry, a lime wedge, and a sprinkle of pink sanding sugar for a festive appearance.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your Shirley Temple Float fresh for the best fizz and creamy texture.
Notes
- This float is best enjoyed immediately as the ice cream melts quickly and soda loses fizz.
- Not recommended to make ahead or store leftover floats to maintain texture and carbonation.
- You can prep garnishes and chill glasses in advance to speed up assembly.
- Pour soda slowly to prevent too much foam and spilling.
- Always add ice cream first so the soda floats perfectly around it.
- Chilling the glass helps keep your float colder longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 float
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
