This fun and nostalgic treat combines the sweet sparkle of a Shirley Temple with creamy vanilla ice cream for a float thatโs fizzy, fruity, and totally irresistible โ perfect for kids and grown-up kids alike.
๐ฆ Ingredients:
(Makes 1 float โ scale as needed!)
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7UP)
- 1/2 cup ginger ale (optional for extra zing)
- 1โ2 tbsp grenadine syrup
- Maraschino cherries, for garnish
- Whipped cream (optional, but always fun)
๐ฅ Instructions:
- Scoop the ice cream into a tall glass.
- Pour the soda + ginger ale over the ice cream slowly โ itโll foam up delightfully!
- Drizzle in the grenadine for that signature pink-red glow.
- Top with whipped cream and a cherry (or three!).
- Stick in a straw and enjoy the fizzy, creamy magic!
๐ Tips & Twists:
โ๏ธ Want it extra fruity? Add a splash of pineapple juice or orange soda
โ๏ธ Swap vanilla for cherry, strawberry, or coconut ice cream
โ๏ธ For a party vibe, serve mini versions in shot glasses or float flights!
Itโs bubbly, creamy, and totally dreamy โ the Shirley Temple Float is your new favorite retro dessert drink. Want an adult version with a splash of vodka or rum? Just ask ๐
Print๐โจ Shirley Temple Ice Cream Float โ 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 thatโs fizzy, fruity, and totally irresistible โ perfect for kids and grown-up kids alike.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 3
Ingredients
(Makes 1 float โ scale as needed!)
-
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
-
1/2 cup lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7UP)
-
1/2 cup ginger ale (optional for extra zing)
-
1โ2 tbsp grenadine syrup
-
Maraschino cherries, for garnish
-
Whipped cream (optional, but always fun)
Instructions
-
Scoop the ice cream into a tall glass.
-
Pour the soda + ginger ale over the ice cream slowly โ itโll foam up delightfully!
-
Drizzle in the grenadine for that signature pink-red glow.
-
Top with whipped cream and a cherry (or three!).
-
Stick in a straw and enjoy the fizzy, creamy magic!
Notes
โ๏ธ Want it extra fruity? Add a splash of pineapple juice or orange soda
โ๏ธ Swap vanilla for cherry, strawberry, or coconut ice cream
โ๏ธ For a party vibe, serve mini versions in shot glasses or float flights!
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