Description
Cupid’s Potion Float blends sweet romance and playful charm, creating a dreamy Valentine’s dessert that sparks pure delight. Creamy vanilla ice cream, strawberry syrup, and fizzy soda merge into a whimsical treat you’ll want to share with someone special.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 scoops strawberry or raspberry sherbet (per glass)
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) pink lemonade (chilled)
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) lemon-lime soda or sparkling water (chilled)
Toppings and Garnishes:
- Whipped cream
- Sprinkles
- Heart-shaped candies
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Nestle two scoops of vibrant strawberry or raspberry sherbet into a tall, elegant glass, ensuring they rest comfortably at the bottom.
- Gently cascade pink lemonade over the sherbet, allowing it to pool around the frozen treat and create a soft, rosy layer.
- Carefully introduce lemon-lime soda or sparkling water, pouring it slowly to generate a delightful, effervescent reaction that dances with the sherbet.
- Crown the float with a luxurious, billowing swirl of whipped cream, creating a cloud-like peak that hints at the decadence below.
- Elevate the visual appeal by adorning the float with a playful sprinkle of colorful confetti sprinkles, scattering heart-shaped candies, or perching a glossy maraschino cherry atop the whipped cream.
- Immediately present the float with a straw and spoon, inviting the drinker to dive into this romantic, bubbly creation.
Notes
- Soften sherbet slightly before scooping to create smoother, easier-to-blend texture in your float.
- Use chilled pink lemonade and soda to prevent immediate melting of sherbet and maintain optimal frothy consistency.
- Experiment with dairy-free sherbet or low-sugar alternatives for lighter, diet-friendly versions of this sweet treat.
- Try swapping traditional soda with sparkling water for a less sugary, more refreshing beverage option that still delivers delightful fizz.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg