Refreshing Lemon Lime Ice Cream Float (Print version)

A zesty lemon lime ice cream float with sparkling citrus soda and creamy vanilla ice cream, ready in 5 minutes for hot summer days.

# Ingredients:

For the float

01 - 8 fl oz (240 ml) cold lemon-lime soda
02 - 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
03 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
05 - 1 teaspoon simple syrup (optional)

For garnish

06 - Whipped cream
07 - 1 lemon wheel
08 - 1 lime wedge
09 - 1 maraschino cherry

# Instructions:

01 - Place a tall float glass in the freezer for 5 minutes until frosty.
02 - Scoop 2 generous balls of vanilla ice cream into the chilled glass. Press gently to settle.
03 - Tilt the glass and slowly pour the cold lemon-lime soda down the inside wall to minimize foam.
04 - Squeeze 1 teaspoon each of fresh lemon and lime juice over the top.
05 - Add whipped cream, a lemon wheel, a lime wedge, and a cherry. Serve immediately with a straw and long spoon.

# Good to know:

01 - Serve immediately while the soda is still fizzy.

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