🍒✨ Shirley Temple Ice Cream Float – A Fizzy, Creamy Twist on the Classic Mocktail!
This fun and nostalgic treat combines the sweet sparkle of a Shirley Temple with creamy vanilla ice cream for a float that’s fizzy, fruity, and totally irresistible — perfect for kids and grown-up kids alike.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 3
Ingredients
(Makes 1 float – scale as needed!)
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2 scoops vanilla ice cream
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1/2 cup lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7UP)
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1/2 cup ginger ale (optional for extra zing)
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1–2 tbsp grenadine syrup
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Maraschino cherries, for garnish
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Whipped cream (optional, but always fun)
Instructions
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Scoop the ice cream into a tall glass.
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Pour the soda + ginger ale over the ice cream slowly — it’ll foam up delightfully!
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Drizzle in the grenadine for that signature pink-red glow.
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Top with whipped cream and a cherry (or three!).
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Stick in a straw and enjoy the fizzy, creamy magic!
Notes
✔️ Want it extra fruity? Add a splash of pineapple juice or orange soda
✔️ Swap vanilla for cherry, strawberry, or coconut ice cream
✔️ For a party vibe, serve mini versions in shot glasses or float flights!