Cotton Candy Lemonade Float (Printable)

Tart lemonade, cotton candy, and ice cream make this dreamy float a refreshing, festive treat for any celebration.

# What You'll Need:

→ Lemonade

01 - 3 cups cold lemonade

→ Ice Cream

02 - 4 scoops vanilla ice cream

→ Cotton Candy

03 - 1 cup loosely packed pink or blue cotton candy

→ Garnishes (Optional)

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

# Steps:

01 - Moisten the rim of each tall glass with water or lemon juice, then dip into a shallow plate of sprinkles to coat the edge, if desired.
02 - Add a generous handful of cotton candy to the base of each glass.
03 - Gently pour 3/4 cup cold lemonade over the cotton candy in each glass, allowing the cotton candy to dissolve and infuse the drink.
04 - Place one scoop of vanilla ice cream into each glass on top of the lemonade.
05 - Adorn with a lemon slice and mint leaf to finish. Serve without delay, accompanied by a straw and spoon.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This drink is a party trick in a glass and instantly lifts the mood.
  • Each person gets to watch their cotton candy disappear and swirl, which never gets old no matter your age.
02 -
  • If you let the drink sit too long before serving, the ice cream melts and the magic is gone.
  • I once packed the cotton candy tight and it clumped—always use a light, fluffy handful for best results.
03 -
  • Avoid crowding the glass so you have space for fizz and float.
  • Swapping out the ice cream flavor—like using lemon sorbet—can surprise everyone in the best way.
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