Watermelon Mango Floats (Printer-friendly)

Tropical blend of fresh watermelon and mango topped with fizzy soda and vanilla ice cream.

# What You 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, for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine the watermelon, mango, and lime juice in a blender. Blend until completely smooth, ensuring no fruit chunks remain.
02 - Divide the fruit puree evenly among 4 tall glasses, filling each about one-third full.
03 - Pour ½ cup chilled lemon-lime soda into each glass, stirring gently to combine the puree and soda while maintaining some effervescence.
04 - Place a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of each drink, allowing it to float on the surface.
05 - Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately with a straw and spoon to enjoy both the drink and melting ice cream.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in ten minutes flat, which matters when your kitchen feels like a sauna
  • The vanilla ice cream melting into the fruit puree creates these incredible creamysweet swirls that make everyone pause mid-sip
02 -
  • Work quickly once you add the ice cream, it starts melting fast into the fruit puree
  • Chill your glasses beforehand if you want these to stay cold longer at a party
03 -
  • Overripe mangoes blend smoother and taste sweeter than firm ones
  • Let the soda settle for ten seconds after pouring before adding the ice cream

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