A playful, cherry-flavored soda float with fresh fruits and vanilla ice cream, perfect for a refreshing treat.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cherry Syrup
01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup water
04 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
→ Floats
05 - 4 cups lemon-lime soda or club soda
06 - 8 scoops vanilla ice cream
07 - 1/2 cup fresh cherries, for garnish
08 - 1/2 cup mixed berries, optional
09 - Whipped cream, optional
10 - Maraschino cherries, for decoration
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Combine cherries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until cherries soften and mixture thickens, about 8 to 10 minutes. Gently mash cherries and strain syrup through a fine mesh sieve, pressing to extract liquid. Stir in lemon juice and cool completely.
02 - Pour 2 tablespoons of cooled cherry syrup into the bottom of each tall glass. Add fresh cherries and mixed berries if desired.
03 - Place 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream carefully into each glass over the syrup and fruit.
04 - Slowly add 1 cup of lemon-lime soda over the ice cream to create foam.
05 - Top each float with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry. Optionally add more cherry syrup for a vivid appearance.
06 - Present immediately with a straw and spoon for enjoyment.
