Limeade Soda Float

Name: Limeade Soda Float
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 fresh limes, juiced; 4 tbsp simple syrup; 2 cups sparkling water or lemon-lime soda; 2 scoops vanilla ice cream; 2 cups ice cubes

A fizzy and indulgent limeade float topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The combination of tart limeade, sparkling soda, and creamy ice cream is irresistible.

5 minEasyServes 2280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 fresh limes, juiced
4 tbsp simple syrup
2 cups sparkling water or lemon-lime soda
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
2 cups ice cubes

Instructions

1

Juice 4 juiced fresh limes and combine with 4 tbsp simple syrup in a small pitcher. Stir well.
2

Fill two tall glasses with 2 cups ice cubes.
3

Divide the limeade mixture between the two glasses.
4

Top each glass slowly with 2 cups sparkling water or lemon-lime soda, leaving about an inch of space at the top.
5

Add 2 scoops vanilla ice cream to each glass and serve immediately with a straw and a spoon.

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Questions

What is Limeade Soda Float?

A fizzy and indulgent limeade float topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The combination of tart limeade, sparkling soda, and creamy ice cream is irresistible. This reference files it under American non-alcoholic drink: made without cooking, rated easy and about 5 minutes start to finish.

Can I make Limeade Soda Float dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Limeade Soda Float is 2 scoops vanilla ice cream. Swap the vanilla ice cream for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Limeade Soda Float vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 scoops vanilla ice cream. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan non-alcoholic drink collection.

How many calories are in Limeade Soda Float?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 280 calories, with 3 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat, plus 55 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Limeade Soda Float for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Halved, the limes drops from 4 to 2; doubled, it is 8. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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