Description
Cupids potion float blends strawberry sweetness with creamy vanilla for a romantic dessert drink. Romantic souls will adore this whimsical Valentine’s treat that promises pure indulgence and love in every sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 scoops strawberry or raspberry sherbet (per glass)
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) pink lemonade (chilled)
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) lemon-lime soda or sparkling water (chilled)
- whipped cream
- sprinkles
- heart-shaped candies
- maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Prepare Base: Delicately place strawberry or raspberry sherbet into a tall glass, ensuring smooth, even distribution at the bottom.
- Layer Liquids: Pour pink lemonade gently over sherbet, creating a seamless rosy foundation, then slowly add lemon-lime soda or sparkling water to generate a vibrant, fizzy effect.
- Decorate and Garnish: Crown the float with a luxurious whipped cream swirl, then artfully scatter confetti sprinkles, heart-shaped candies, or position a glossy maraschino cherry on top for a romantic touch.
- Serve Immediately: Present the float with a straw and spoon, inviting the drinker to indulge in this effervescent, whimsical beverage that promises a delightful sensory experience.
Notes
- Chill Glassware First: Refrigerate the serving glass beforehand to keep the float colder longer and prevent rapid melting of sherbet.
- Control Liquid Temperature: Pour pink lemonade and soda at a gentle, cool temperature to maintain sherbet’s structural integrity and prevent immediate blending.
- Select Sherbet Wisely: Choose high-quality, dense sherbet with minimal air pockets for a richer, more stable float foundation.
- Garnish Strategically: Add decorative elements like sprinkles and cherries just before serving to prevent color bleeding and maintain fresh visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg