Refreshing Patriotic Shirley Temple Float Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Summer Drink
A nostalgic and festive Shirley Temple float with a patriotic twist, combining cherry, lemon-lime soda, and creamy vanilla ice cream for a refreshing summer treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream per float
- 8 ounces lemon-lime soda (chilled) per float
- 1 tablespoon grenadine syrup per float
- 2–3 maraschino cherries per float
- A small handful of fresh blueberries and sliced strawberries
Instructions
- Chill your glasses in the fridge or freezer for 10-15 minutes.
- Rinse fresh blueberries and hulled strawberries under cold water. Slice strawberries thinly and pat dry.
- Place 2 generous scoops (~1 cup / 240 ml) of vanilla ice cream into each chilled glass.
- Slowly pour 8 ounces (240 ml) of lemon-lime soda over the ice cream to preserve fizz.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of grenadine syrup over the top to create a red gradient effect.
- Garnish with 2-3 maraschino cherries and a handful of fresh blueberries and sliced strawberries.
- Serve immediately with a straw and a long spoon.
Notes
Chill glasses and soda beforehand to keep the float cold and fizzy longer. Pour soda slowly over the back of a spoon to preserve carbonation. Serve immediately to prevent ice cream melting and soda going flat. Use real pomegranate grenadine for best flavor. For vegan or dairy-free options, substitute with almond or coconut milk-based ice cream. For a boozy version, add vodka or rum.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 float (about 12 ou
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 40
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: Shirley Temple float, patriotic drink, summer drink, cherry soda float, vanilla ice cream float, non-alcoholic float, Fourth of July drink