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Shirley Temple Floats

Refreshing Shirley Temple Floats: Your New Favorite Summer Treat

Indulge in refreshing Shirley Temple Floats, a nostalgic summer treat that combines classic flavors with a cool, creamy twist.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 floats
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Float
  • 1 ounce Grenadine can be substituted with raspberry or cherry syrup
  • 12 ounces Ginger Ale or lemon-lime soda for a lighter option
  • 4 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream or try cherry or chocolate ice cream
Optional Garnish
  • 1 Maraschino Cherries optional
For the Orange Soda Variation
  • 12 ounces Orange Soda for a zesty twist

Equipment

  • sundae glasses

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Shirley Temple Floats
  1. Chill two tall sundae glasses in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
  2. Pour 1 ounce of grenadine into each glass.
  3. Gently pour 12 ounces of ginger ale into each glass over the grenadine.
  4. Scoop 4 generous scoops of vanilla ice cream and place them on top of each float.
  5. If desired, finish off each float with a maraschino cherry on top.
  6. Serve immediately with colorful straws and long spoons.

Nutrition

Serving: 1floatCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh, and avoid freezing completed floats as it impacts texture and taste.

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