Description
Refreshing lemon lime ice cream float offers a tangy twist on classic summer drinks. Cool citrus flavors and creamy textures blend perfectly for a delightful treat you’ll savor with pure joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Ice Cream:
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
Beverages:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) lemon lime soda
Citrus Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lime juice
- Lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a tall glass in the freezer for 5 minutes to enhance the drink’s refreshing quality.
- Gently pour half of the lemon lime soda into the chilled glass, creating a sparkling base.
- Carefully place the first scoop of vanilla ice cream directly into the center of the soda, allowing it to float gracefully.
- Drizzle fresh lime juice across the ice cream, infusing a zesty citrus essence.
- Slowly cascade the remaining soda over the ice cream, creating a frothy, effervescent layer.
- Crown the float with a second scoop of vanilla ice cream, ensuring it sits proudly atop the drink.
- Artfully arrange thin lime slices around the rim and on top of the ice cream for a vibrant, decorative touch.
- Serve immediately with a long spoon and straw, capturing the drink’s perfect balance of cold, creamy, and fizzy textures.
Notes
- Customize the float by using different soda flavors like ginger ale or cream soda for unique taste profiles.
- Swap vanilla ice cream with lemon or lime sorbet to intensify the citrus experience and create a lighter, more refreshing version.
- For a dairy-free option, use coconut or almond milk-based ice cream alternatives that complement the zesty soda blend.
- Enhance the presentation by chilling the glass beforehand, which helps maintain the float’s temperature and creates a frosty exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Mocktails
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg