Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups grape juice
- 2 cups ginger ale
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 4 maraschino cherries
Special equipment needed:
- 4 tall glasses
- Ice cream scoop
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In each tall glass, pour 1/2 cup of grape juice.
2. Add 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream to each glass.
3. Pour 1/2 cup of ginger ale over the ice cream in each glass.
4. Top each float with chopped mint leaves and a maraschino cherry.
5. Serve immediately.
Time:
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Temperature:
Serve chilled.
Serving size:
This recipe makes 4 servings.
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Protein: 2g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Sugar: 31g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use any flavor of juice instead of grape juice.
- You can use any flavor of soda instead of ginger ale.
- You can use any flavor of ice cream instead of vanilla.
Variations:
- Add a splash of rum or vodka to each float for an adult version.
- Use lemon-lime soda instead of ginger ale for a different flavor.
- Use strawberry ice cream instead of vanilla for a different taste.
Tips and tricks:
- Use a tall glass to make the float look more impressive.
- Use a spoon to mix the ingredients together before drinking.
- Use a straw to drink the float.
Storage instructions:
This recipe is best served immediately and cannot be stored.
Reheating instructions:
This recipe does not require reheating.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the floats in tall glasses with a straw and a spoon.
- Garnish each float with a sprig of fresh mint.
Garnishes:
- Fresh mint leaves
- Maraschino cherries
Pairings:
- This recipe pairs well with grilled chicken or fish.
Suggested side dishes:
- Grilled vegetables
- Rice pilaf
- Garlic bread
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the float is too sweet, add more ginger ale to dilute the sweetness.
- If the float is too watery, add more ice cream to thicken it.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure all ingredients are fresh and properly stored.
- Wash hands and surfaces thoroughly before preparing food.
Food history:
- Floats were first created in the late 1800s when soda fountains became popular in America.
Flavor profiles:
- Sweet and tangy grape juice mixed with creamy vanilla ice cream and fizzy ginger ale.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the floats as a dessert or a refreshing drink on a hot day.
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Taste: Fruity, Sweet, Tangy, Refreshing