Description
Festive holiday cheer bubbles through this Grinch kids ice cream float, bringing whimsical green magic to winter celebrations. Cheerful mint ice cream and sprite create a playful Dr. Seuss-inspired treat that delights children and sparks Christmas nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 to 4 scoops Lime Sherbet (or Vanilla Ice Cream)
- 2 cups Green Hawaiian Punch
- 2 cups Lemon-Lime Soda
Garnish:
- Sour candy hearts (optional)
Instructions
- Chill tall glasses in the freezer for a few minutes to enhance the float’s frosty presentation.
- Carefully layer vibrant lime sherbet at the bottom of each chilled glass, creating a whimsical green base.
- Gently pour green Hawaiian Punch along the interior glass wall, allowing it to cascade smoothly around the sherbet.
- Slowly introduce lemon-lime soda, creating a fizzy, effervescent layer that blends with the punch and sherbet.
- Watch the float transform into a swirling, magical green concoction with bubbling edges.
- Insert a festive straw into the float, positioning it slightly off-center for visual appeal.
- Optional: Playfully garnish with a sour candy heart to add a cheeky Grinch-inspired touch.
- Serve immediately while the float is at its peak coldness and most vibrant, ensuring maximum enjoyment for young guests.
Notes
- Swap lime sherbet for dairy-free alternatives like coconut or almond milk-based sherbet to accommodate lactose-intolerant guests.
- Use natural green food coloring from matcha or spinach powder for a healthier color option if concerned about artificial additives.
- Create a less sugary version by using sparkling water instead of soda and reducing the amount of Hawaiian Punch.
- Consider preparing the float components separately for kids to assemble their own drink, making it a fun interactive experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg