Watermelon Mango Floats (Printable)

Tropical layered drink with fresh watermelon-mango puree, sparkling soda, and creamy vanilla ice cream. Perfect hot day treat.

# 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 for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Combine watermelon, mango, and lime juice in a blender. Process until completely smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
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. Stir gently with a spoon to incorporate while maintaining some effervescence.
04 - Place one generous scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of each drink, allowing it to float on the surface.
05 - Add fresh mint leaves to each glass if desired. Serve immediately with straws and long spoons for stirring.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of creamy vanilla ice cream with bright tropical fruit creates that perfect beach vacation feeling in a glass
  • It comes together in ten minutes flat, no cooking required, making it ideal for impromptu gatherings
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  • The fruit puree can be made several hours ahead and kept refrigerated, but assemble the floats just before serving
  • Over-blending the fruit base can make it frothy rather than smooth, so stop as soon as it's uniform
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  • A pinch of salt in the fruit puree intensifies the natural flavors without making it taste salty
  • If your mango isn't perfectly ripe, add a teaspoon of honey to the fruit base before blending

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