Lucky Limey Float
Cool, creamy, and irresistibly refreshing, the Lucky Limey Float is your ticket to instant dessert bliss! This delightful lime soda float pairs the fizzy tang of lime soda with velvety scoops of vanilla ice cream for a treat that's as vibrant as it is indulgent. A dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of fresh lime zest elevate its flavor and presentation, while an optional green sanding sugar-rimmed glass adds a festive twist. Ready in just 5 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe brings bold citrus flavors and creamy textures together for a drink-dessert hybrid that’s sure to impress. Perfect for summer gatherings, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, or just a sweet pick-me-up, the Lucky Limey Float is pure fun in a glass.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces lime soda (e.g., Sprite or 7-Up)
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 whole lime
- 2 tablespoons whipped cream
- 1 teaspoon green sanding sugar (optional)
Instructions
Chill a tall glass in the freezer for 5 minutes to ensure your float stays cold.
Zest the lime and set aside the zest for garnish. Then cut the lime in half and slice one thin round for decoration. Reserve the rest for juice if desired.
If using green sanding sugar, lightly wet the rim of the glass with a lime wedge and dip the rim into the sugar to coat it.
Add 2 generous scoops of vanilla ice cream to the prepared glass.
Slowly pour the lime soda over the ice cream until the glass is nearly full, allowing the fizz to subside as you pour.
Top the float with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with lime zest.
Garnish with the lime slice on the edge of the glass or float it on top.
Serve immediately with a straw and a long spoon. Enjoy your Lucky Limey Float!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
476 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.4 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 148 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.4 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.8 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 186 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 335 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
