Description
This vibrant green sherbet float combines lime sherbet with lemon-lime soda and tropical fruit punch for a fizzy, creamy treat perfect for winter parties and gatherings. It tastes like a cross between a drink and a dessert.
Ingredients
- 3 large scoops lime sherbet
- 1/2 cup green berry fruit punch, chilled
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice, chilled
- 3/4 cup lemon-lime soda, chilled
- 2 tablespoons red sanding sugar
- 1 maraschino cherry
- Fresh lime slice
- Striped straw
Instructions
- Prepare the glass rim by dipping it lightly in water, then immediately dip the rim into a shallow plate of red sanding sugar, rotating to coat evenly.
- Place three generous scoops of lime sherbet into the prepared tall glass.
- Pour the chilled green berry fruit punch slowly over the sherbet.
- Add the pineapple juice over the sherbet.
- Slowly pour the lemon-lime soda down the side of the glass, filling to about one inch from the rim.
- Allow the float to sit for 30 seconds.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry, lime slice on the rim, and insert a striped straw for serving. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Replace lime sherbet with lemon sherbet or rainbow sherbet for different color variations.
- Use ginger ale instead of lemon-lime soda for a spicier fizz.
- Substitute orange juice for pineapple juice for a tangier taste.
- Add 2 tablespoons lime juice to the base for extra citrus brightness.
- Swap green fruit punch for prepared green lemonade mixed with green food coloring.
- Make a red version using raspberry sherbet and regular fruit punch.
- Chill all liquid ingredients thoroughly before assembly.
- Add the lemon-lime soda just before serving to preserve carbonation.
- Use corn syrup instead of water to rim the glass for a stickier surface.
- Pour the soda slowly down the inside edge of the glass to control foam buildup.
- Combine the green fruit punch and pineapple juice and refrigerate for up to 3 days if prepping ahead.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American