Watermelon Mango Floats (Printable)
Tropical blend of fresh watermelon, sweet mango, and creamy vanilla ice cream topped with sparkling soda.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit Base
01 - 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed and chilled
02 - 1 cup ripe mango, peeled, cubed, and chilled
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
→ Float & Garnishes
04 - 2 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled
05 - 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
06 - Fresh mint leaves, optional for garnish
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine watermelon, mango, and lime juice in blender. Blend until completely smooth.
02 - Divide fruit puree evenly among 4 tall glasses.
03 - Pour ½ cup chilled lemon-lime soda into each glass, stirring gently to combine.
04 - Add generous scoop of vanilla ice cream to each glass.
05 - Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately with straw and spoon.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The fruit puree stays thick and frosty while the soda adds this perfect little tingle
- It comes together in literally ten minutes but feels like a fancy treat
02 -
- Over blending can actually warm up the fruit puree, so pulse just until smooth
- Pour the soda slowly down the side of the glass to keep more bubbles in your drink
03 -
- A pinch of sea salt makes the fruit flavor pop more than you would expect
- Adult floats with rum or vodka work beautifully because the sugar balances the alcohol