Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
For Each Float:
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda (or cream soda, for a sweeter option)
- 2–3 scoops vanilla ice cream (or lime sherbet for extra color and flavor)
- 1 tablespoon green or purple food coloring (optional, for a spooky effect)
- 1–2 drops of black food coloring (optional, to create a murky brew look)
For Garnishing:
- Green gummy worms
- Candy eyeballs
- Edible glitter or star sprinkles
- Black licorice twists (for a “witch’s broom” effect)
- Plastic spiders (for decoration)
Instructions
Preparation:
1: Prepare the Float Base
- In a tall glass, pour the lemon-lime soda. If you’d like to give it a more eerie color, stir in a few drops of green or purple food coloring. For a darker, more mysterious look, add a drop of black food coloring.
2: Add the Ice Cream
- Add 2-3 scoops of vanilla ice cream or lime sherbet to the soda. Watch as the soda bubbles and fizzes around the ice cream, creating a “brewing” effect that’s perfect for Halloween!
3: Garnish with Spooky Toppings
- Decorate the float with gummy worms, candy eyeballs, and edible glitter to give it a whimsical, witchy vibe. Stick a black licorice twist in the glass to resemble a witch’s broomstick, and add plastic spiders around the base for an extra spooky touch.
4: Serve Immediately
- Serve the floats with a straw and spoon. They’re best enjoyed while the ice cream is still cold and fizzy!
Notes
- Experiment with colors: Feel free to get creative with different food colorings. Blue and purple can also give a mystical effect, making the floats even more fun and Halloween-themed.
- Use chilled soda: For the best fizz, use soda that’s been well-chilled. This will also help keep the ice cream from melting too quickly.
- Add fun garnishes: Think outside the box with garnishes. Green apple licorice, Halloween sprinkles, or even small edible bones add an extra festive touch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-cook)
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sodium: 60mg
- Protein: 2g