Description
The Shirley Temple Float is a delightful and playful non-alcoholic beverage, featuring creamy vanilla ice cream topped with sweet grenadine syrup and fizzy lemon-lime soda. Perfect for all ages, this classic float is enhanced with optional garnishes like maraschino cherries, lime wedges, whipped topping, and pink sanding sugar for a vibrant and festive treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Float Base
- 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: Start by placing the vanilla ice cream into the bottom of a tall glass, creating a creamy base for the float.
- Add Grenadine: Drizzle the grenadine syrup over the ice cream to infuse sweetness and a beautiful red hue.
- Pour Soda: Gently pour the lemon-lime soda over the ice cream and grenadine, allowing the soda to fizz and blend with the ice cream smoothly.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, top the float with a dollop of whipped topping, add a maraschino cherry, a lime slice, and a sprinkle of pink sanding sugar for extra color and flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Shirley Temple Float.
Notes
- Use full-fat vanilla ice cream for a richer texture and creaminess.
- Pour the soda gently to avoid excessive foaming and spilling.
- Adjust grenadine quantity to taste for desired sweetness and color intensity.
- For a twist, try using flavored lemon-lime sodas or add fresh mint leaves as garnish.
- The recipe makes approximately 17 small servings or fewer larger floats depending on glass size.
