Maraschino Cherry Float
The Maraschino Cherry Float is a delightful dessert cocktail that combines cherry liqueur, grenadine, creamy vanilla ice cream, and fizzy soda, topped with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.
Ingredients
- 2 oz cherry liqueur
- 1 oz grenadine syrup
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup soda water or lemon-lime soda
- Whipped cream for topping
- 1 maraschino cherry for garnish
- Chocolate shavings or sprinkles optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Place your serving glass in the freezer for 10 minutes to keep your float cold.
- Pour 2 oz cherry liqueur and 1 oz grenadine into the chilled glass. Stir gently to combine.
- Add two scoops of vanilla ice cream to the glass, carefully placing them on top of the liquid.
- Slowly pour 1/2 cup of soda water or lemon-lime soda over the ice cream. Pour gently to avoid overflow and create a frothy head.
- Add a generous swirl of whipped cream, top with a maraschino cherry, and sprinkle with chocolate shavings or sprinkles if desired.
- Enjoy with a straw and spoon for the perfect balance of creamy and fizzy goodness!