Cotton Candy Lemonade Float (Printable)

A delightful mix of lemonade, cotton candy, and ice cream for a whimsical, refreshing party drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ Lemonade

01 - 3 cups cold lemonade, store-bought or homemade

→ Ice Cream

02 - 4 scoops vanilla ice cream

→ Cotton Candy

03 - 1 cup loosely packed pink or blue cotton candy

→ Garnishes

04 - Lemon slices, for garnish
05 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
06 - Sprinkles, for glass rim

# How To Make It:

01 - Lightly moisten the rim of each glass with water or lemon juice, then dip into a shallow plate filled with sprinkles to coat.
02 - Place a generous handful of cotton candy into the bottom of each tall glass.
03 - Gently pour 3/4 cup of cold lemonade over the cotton candy in each glass, allowing it to dissolve and infuse the drink.
04 - Add one scoop of vanilla ice cream to each glass.
05 - Garnish each float with a lemon slice and a fresh mint leaf if desired. Serve immediately with a straw and spoon.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This drink is like a party in a glass and nobody ever expects the cotton candy to vanish so magically.
  • I love how easy it is to switch up the flavors just by changing the color of the candy or the type of lemonade.
02 -
  • If you pour the lemonade too quickly, the cotton candy will clump and sink instead of dissolving smoothly.
  • Letting the ice cream soften before scooping gives you perfect scoops that float instead of sinking straight to the bottom.
03 -
  • If you prep the glasses with sprinkles just before serving, the rims stay crisp and don't get sticky.
  • Keeping your lemonade icy cold ensures the ice cream stays afloat longer, making the presentation even more dramatic.
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