Blood Orange Float Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 35 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    208 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

Blood Orange Float Recipe

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

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Blood Orange Syrup

  • 1 ½ cups blood orange freshly squeezed 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

  1. 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).
  2. Heat over medium heat while whisking frequently to completely dissolve the sugar.
  3. Simmer the syrup for a few minutes in order to reduce it to yield 1 cup of blood orange syrup.
  4. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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 (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%)

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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