Shirley Temple Float
A delightful and nostalgic drink that combines fizzy soda and creamy ice cream, perfect for parties or a fun family movie night.
Ingredients
For the Float
- 1-2 tablespoons Grenadine Adjust based on how sweet you like it.
- 1-2 cups Ginger ale or lemon lime soda Choose your favorite soda.
- 2 scoops Vanilla ice cream Good quality ice cream makes a difference.
- 2 pieces Maraschino cherries At least one cherry per glass.
- optional Splash of cherry juice or squeeze of lime For added flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Chill tall glasses for a few minutes.
- Add grenadine first (1 to 2 tablespoons) to the bottom of each glass.
- Pour in the soda slowly, filling about three quarters of the glass.
- Scoop in 1 to 2 big scoops of vanilla ice cream.
- Top with maraschino cherries and serve with a straw and a long spoon.
- Stir gently once to swirl the grenadine through, but do not over-mix.
Notes
Floats are best served immediately while fizzy and the ice cream is just starting to melt. Use a larger glass for best results and serve right away to prevent overflow.