Ocean Water Floats
These Ocean Water Floats look just like the sparkling blue water of the ocean, incorporate plenty of tropical flavor, and are so easy to make, your kids can even help! Since they are red, white, and blue they would also be great for the Fourth of July!
Calories 363kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoon(s) water
- 3 Tablespoon(s) sugar
- ½ Teaspoon(s) coconut extract
- Blue food coloring
- 24 Ounce(s) lemon lime soda
- 1 package vanilla ice cream
Instructions
To Make the Ocean Water:
- Combine the water and sugar in a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds and stir to form a syrup. Add the coconut extract and stir to combine. Set aside to cool.
- After the syrup has cooled, add three drops of blue food coloring. Mix the food coloring into the syrup and pour into the lemon lime soda. Stir to combine.
To Make the Floats:
- Scoop two scoops of ice cream in a small cup. Pour the ocean water over the top of the ice cream.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Don’t pour too fast or the ice cream will cause the soda to fizz and overflow!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 71g
