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Shirley Temple Float cherry on top
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Shirley Temple Float

A delicious ice cream float twist on the classic Shirley Temple drink.  The Shirley Temple Float is not only yummy to drink, it’s so pretty, too! Vanilla ice cream, lemon lime soda, grenadine, whipped cream and maraschino cherries, will bring a smile to kids of all ages!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: float, grenadine, how to make a Shirley Temple with ice cream, ice cream, Maraschino cherries, Shirley Temple drink, Shirley Temple Float, whipped cream
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 598kcal
Author: Michaela Kenkel

Ingredients

  • 1/2 can Lemon Lime Soda like Sprite or 7Up
  • 1-2 Maraschino Cherries
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Grenadine Syrup
  • 3 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Whipped Cream for garnish

Instructions

  • Press ice cream into a pint-sized glass.
  • Pour soda over the ice cream.
  • Drizzle grenadine over the top.
  • Garnish with whipped cream and a cherry on top.

Notes

To make a Dirty Shirley Float: Blend ice cream, grenadine and soda in a blender with a shot of vodka or cherry vodka until smooth. Pour into a glass, garnish with whipped cream and a cherry on top!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 598kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 186mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 80g