
Blood Orange Float Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
208 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
North American, American

Blood Orange Float Recipe
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This Blood Orange Float is creamy, citrusy, sweet and refreshing! A delicious dessert drink that'll be a favorite for both kids and adults alike.EASY - This is an easy recipe to make. Perfect for beginners, or even to make with kids. You can substitute blood orange with regular orange juice as well. US based cup, teaspoon, tablespoon measurements. Common Measurement Conversions.
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Ingredients
Blood Orange Syrup
- 1 ½ cups freshly squeezed blood orange juice
- 100 g sugar ½ cup
- 1 vanilla bean seeds scraped out, plus the empty pod OR 2 tsp good vanilla extract
Blood Orange Float
- 4 coops vanilla ice cream about 2 cups
- 1 recipe blood orange syrup recipe above
- Soda water to top
Instructions
Blood Orange Syrup
- Place all the ingredients for the syrup in a small saucepan (if you're using vanilla extract, do not add this at the beginning. This will be added at the end).
- Heat over medium heat while whisking frequently to completely dissolve the sugar.
- Simmer the syrup for a few minutes in order to reduce it to yield 1 cup of blood orange syrup.
- If you're using vanilla extract, add the extract after the syrup has been reduced. Mix to combine and let the syrup cool down to room temperature. Remove the vanilla bean pod and store in the fridge until needed.
Blood Orange Float
- In 4 large mugs or glasses (1.5 - 2 cup capacity), add ¼ cup of blood orange syrup to each glass, followed by a generous scoop of ice cream.
- Top with soda water and serve with a spoon and straw. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
208kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
52mg
(2%)
Potassium
255mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
40g
(80%)
Vitamin A
325IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
47mg
(52%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208 kcal
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1serving | |
Calories | 208kcal | 10% |
Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
Protein | 2g | 4% |
Fat | 4g | 6% |
Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
Sodium | 52mg | 2% |
Potassium | 255mg | 5% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Sugar | 40g | 80% |
Vitamin A | 325IU | 7% |
Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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