Description
A refreshing summer treat blending tart lime and sweet cherries topped with creamy vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
- Fresh Limes (2-3, juiced)
- Cherries (1 cup, pitted)
- Granulated Sugar (½ cup)
- Club Soda (2 cups)
- High-Quality Vanilla Ice Cream (4 large scoops)
- Fresh Mint Leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Limeade: Squeeze the fresh limes to yield about ½ cup of lime juice.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a pitcher, mix the freshly squeezed lime juice with the granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the Cherries: Toss in the pitted cherries and gently mash them with a fork.
- Stir in the Club Soda: Slowly pour in the club soda, and stir gently.
- Assemble the Float: In a tall glass, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and pour the cherry limeade mixture over it.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with fresh mint leaves and serve with a straw.
Notes
Customize your float with different fruits or ice cream flavors. Serve in tall glasses for a beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cherry float, summer drink, dessert, refreshing beverage, cherry limeade