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Two cherry floats on a round board with straws, cherries and ice cream scoop around.

Nostalgic Cherry Float

Tara Noland
A Nostalgic Cherry Float will be loved by everyone. Make these for a special day like a birthday or a summer gathering. Kids will go crazy for this cooling treat!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 940 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 6 tablespoons cherry syrup or grenadine
  • 1 ½ cups vanilla ice cream
  • 16 oz lemon-lime soda such as 7-Up or Sprite
  • Whipped cream and maraschino cherries, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Add 3 tablespoons of cherry syrup to the bottom of each glass.
  • Divide the ice cream between both glasses.
  • Pour the lemon-lime soda to fill the glasses and top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry for serving; enjoy!

Equipment

Go Green 250-Pack Red&White Paper Drinking Straws, 7.75 inch Disposable Striped Paper Straws, Natural Eco Friendly Biodegradable Drinking Straws, Party Decoration Supplies
Go Green 250-Pack Red&White Paper Drinking Straws, 7.75 inch Disposable Striped Paper Straws, Natural Eco Friendly Biodegradable Drinking Straws, Party Decoration Supplies
Finest Call Premium Grenadine Syrup Drink Mix, 1 Liter Bottle (33.8 Fl Oz), Individually Boxed
Finest Call Premium Grenadine Syrup Drink Mix, 1 Liter Bottle (33.8 Fl Oz), Individually Boxed
Anchor Hocking 12.5-oz Vintage Soda Glass, Set of 12
Anchor Hocking 12.5-oz Vintage Soda Glass, Set of 12

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 940kcalCarbohydrates: 209gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 236mgFiber: 1gSugar: 203g
Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.
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