Nostalgic Cherry Float

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

5 from 2 votes

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!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cherry, cherry float, Drink, float, nostalgic, soda

Servings: servings

Calories: 940kcal

Author: Tara Noland

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
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

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!

Notes

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