This Shirley Float is a fun and bubbly twist on the iconic Shirley Temple drink! 🍒🥤
Ingredients:
- 2-3 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7UP)
- 2 tbsp grenadine syrup
- Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
- Maraschino cherries, for garnish
- Ice cubes (optional, for extra chill)
- Red and white striped straw (for that vintage soda shop look!)
Directions:
1. Prepare the glass:
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes (optional).
2. Pour in the soda:
- Add the lemon-lime soda to the glass, leaving room for the ice cream.
3. Add the grenadine:
- Pour in the grenadine syrup and stir gently to mix.
4. Scoop in the ice cream:
- Carefully add 2-3 scoops of vanilla ice cream into the soda. Watch it fizz up!
5. Top it off:
- Add whipped cream for extra indulgence (optional).
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
6. Serve & enjoy:
- Insert a fun straw and serve immediately. Stir slightly before sipping for the perfect blend of creamy and fizzy!
Optional Variations:
- Shirley Float Twist: Swap vanilla ice cream for cherry or raspberry sorbet for a fruitier version!
- Dirty Shirley Float: Add a splash of cherry juice for a deeper cherry flavor.
- Citrus Boost: Use orange soda instead of lemon-lime soda for a creamsicle-style float.