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Shirley Temple Float

A classic non-alcoholic float that combines lemon-lime soda, grenadine, and vanilla ice cream for a fun and fizzy party drink.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Classic
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 cups lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7-Up) Can substitute with club soda for extra fizz
  • 1/2 cup grenadine Adjust to taste for sweetness
  • 4 scoops vanilla ice cream Can substitute with chocolate or cherry ice cream
  • 4 maraschino cherries For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Freeze glasses for a few minutes to keep drinks cold.
  2. Place a scoop of vanilla ice cream in each glass.
  3. Slowly pour lemon-lime soda over the ice cream.
  4. Add a generous splash of grenadine for color and sweetness.
  5. Top each float with a maraschino cherry.

Notes

For a fun twist, let guests build their own Shirley Temple Float with different sodas and toppings. The recipe can be varied with orange soda or ginger ale instead of lemon-lime soda. For adults, add vodka to create a 'Dirty Shirley.'