Watermelon Mango Floats (Print)
Tropical blend of watermelon and mango with fizzy soda and vanilla ice cream for a cooling summer treat.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 Steps:
01 - Combine the watermelon, mango, and lime juice in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and no 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 with the fruit puree.
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.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It comes together in ten minutes flat, no cooking required
- The sweet creaminess against tart fruit is the kind of thing that makes people pause mid sip and ask what you put in it
02 -
- Overripe mango makes the puree too thick, aim for fruit that's just yielding
- Pouring the soda too fast makes everything foam over the sides, go slow
03 -
- If your watermelon isn't sweet enough, add a teaspoon of honey to the puree
- A tiny pinch of salt in the fruit mixture makes flavors pop