Time:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Introduction:
Whip up some whimsy and delight in your home this spooky season with the fun, tasty, and magical Witch’s Brew Ice Cream Floats. This dessert is not only delicious but also adds a dash of supernatural charm, making it perfect for Halloween parties. It’s a feast for both your taste buds and your eyes!
Why Make This Recipe:
Creating the Witch’s Brew Ice Cream Float is an exciting and playful way to enjoy dessert. It’s not just a run-of-the-mill ice cream float, but a unique treat that invites creativity and fun. Plus, its spooky aesthetics makes it a great centerpiece for your Halloween celebrations.
How to Make Witch’s Brew Ice Cream Floats:
Ingredients:
– 4 scoops of lime sherbet or your favorite flavor
– 4 cups lemon-lime soda
– Green food coloring to enhance color (optional)
– Sugary gummy worms or goofy candy eyeballs for garnish
– Black or purple sugar sprinkles for creating an enchanted glass rim
Directions:
1. Dampen the rim of four glasses and dip them in black or purple sugar sprinkles to create an alluringly sweet rim.
2. Place one scoop of lime sherbet into each glass.
3. Slowly pour the lemon-lime soda over the sherbet to prevent excess fizz.
4. If you desire a more intense green color, add a drop or two of green food coloring.
5. Complete the spooky look with a garnish of gummy worms or candy eyeballs.
6. Serve the Witch’s Brew Ice Cream Floats immediately and enjoy the unearthly magic!
How to Serve Witch’s Brew Ice Cream Floats:
Serve the Witch’s Brew Ice Cream Floats instantly after making them, as they are best enjoyed fresh. These make an enchanting dessert for a Halloween themed dinner or party.
How to Store Witch’s Brew Ice Cream Floats:
Witch’s Brew Ice Cream Floats are not suitable for storage due to the soda’s fizz and the melting nature of the ice cream. This magical dessert is best enjoyed right away.
Tips to Make Witch’s Brew Ice Cream Floats:
– Use chilled glasses to help the ice cream from melting too fast.
– Pour the soda slowly over the ice cream to control the fizz and prevent overflowing.
Variation:
– You can try various flavors of sherbet or soda to customize your brew.
– Add fruit juice for added flavor and vitamins.
– Try a scoop of rainbow sherbet for a colorful, fun twist.
FAQs:
Q1. Can I make this with any other flavors of ice cream?
Yes, you can use any flavor of ice cream that you like, though lime gets the closest to the traditional green witch’s brew color.
Q2. Can I prepare them in advance?
It’s best to make the floats right before serving due to the fizz of the soda and the ice cream’s tendency to melt.
Q3. Is it necessary to add the food colouring?
No, the food coloring is optional. It’s used to give the brew a more vibrant green color but it’s not necessary for the taste of the ice cream float.