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Lime Sherbet Floats (St Patrick’s Day Floats)

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Green recipes for St Patrick’s Day are a must! These St Patrick’s Day Floats (Lime Sherbet Floats) are a quick and easy, kid-friendly tradition in our house.
Green recipes for St Patrick's Day are a must! These quick & easy Lime Sherbet Floats for St. Patrick's Day are a kid-favorite treat that only needs 2 ingredients & 2 minutes! This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. We receive a commission if purchases are made through our links to retailers. Click here to read our full disclosure policy.

Lime Sherbet Floats isn’t really a recipe…there are just two ingredients and just a couple steps. But, if you are anything like me, having some green recipes can be important stuff this time of the year, so sharing our yearly tradition — no matter how easy — is a must.

Having Lime Sherbet Floats for St Patrick Day started years ago from my desire to always do fun stuff for holidays, but having very little time (or desire) this one particular year to bake up one of the many green recipes I was seeing for cupcakes or cookies. On the first year that I we made these, I knew I had stumbled onto my laziest of all holiday treats. But, hey….I’m always baking and making stuff, so I seriously doubt skipping the baking on St Patrick’s Day is going to hurt.

St Patrick's Day Floats

While I do love how easy (and green) these are, want to know the best part? The kids LOVING them. See, I never think of having things like root beer floats, so having Lime Sherbet Floats are a real treat in our house and I get a kick out of seeing them enjoy something so simple and inexpensive.

To make Lime Sherbet Floats, you will need some lime sherbet and lemon-lime soda. You can use any brand you wish — I went with what was inexpensive. One important tip: if you are going to make Lime Sherbet Floats for St Patrick’s Day, try to buy the lime sherbet several days before St Patrick’s Day — last year I was driving all over town because I waited too long.

Lime Sherbet St Patricks Day Floats Ingredients

Grab a clear glass and fill it with scoops of lime sherbet. If you don’t have clear glasses, you can use any cup or glass you might have, but having clear is nice so you can actually see all the green. I used pint sized canning jars for ours, which I think looks really great.

How to Make St Patrick's Day Floats with Lime Sherbet and Lemon Lime Soda

Pour the lemon-lime soda over the sherbet you just placed in your glass. Be careful…it will foam up and rise!

How to Make St Patrick's Day Floats with Lime Sherbet and Lemon Lime Soda

If you wish, add straws to your glass. I got these cute striped paper straws at Target. You’ll probably want spoons too so you can scoop out and eat the sherbet.

St Patrick's Day Floats made with Lime Sherbet

And that’s it! If your kids are like mine, it will be gone almost as quickly as they are made.

Quick & easy Lime Sherbet Floats are a kid-favorite treat that only needs 2 ingredients & 2 minutes!

Ingredient & Supplies Needed for Lime Sherbet Floats:

Enjoy! And happy St Patrick’s Day to you and your family!

Lime Sherbet Floats (St Patrick’s Day Floats)

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Lime Sherbet Floats { Green Recipes for St Patrick Day }

Lime Sherbet Floats (St Patrick’s Day Floats)

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  • Author: Brandie Valenzuela
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Green recipes for St Patrick’s Day are a must! These St Patrick’s Day Floats (Lime Sherbet Floats) are a quick and easy, kid-friendly tradition in our house.

Ingredients

  • Lime Sherbet
  • Lemon Lime Soda

Instructions

  1. In a drinking cup (I recommend a clear glass), add 2-3 scoops of lime sherbet (feel free to adjust according to the size of your cup and your personal preference). Pour lemon-lime soda slowly over the sherbet in your glass. Be careful – it will foam up and rise so don’t pour too quickly. Serve immediately with straws and spoons, if you wish.
  • Category: Drinks
  • Cuisine: American

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  2. Miz Helen says

    It has been our pleasure to feature your post on Full Plate Thursday this week. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us and hope you will come back soon!
    Miz Helen



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  3. Kerryanne says

    Couldn’t be more perfect for St Patrick’s Day!!
    Thank you for sharing this fun recipe at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I’m delighted to be featuring it at tonight’s party.
    Hugs,
    Kerryanne

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  7. Richella Parham says

    What a great idea! I remember having this combination as a punch at showers many years ago, but how much yummier would it be to make it into a float! Kids would LOVE this!

    Thanks so much for joining the Grace at Home party at Imparting Grace. I’m featuring you this week!

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  12. Miz Helen says

    What a great float, we will love these! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great day and come back to see us real soon!
    Miz Helen



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  22. Lara says

    mmmm these sounds good. I love that you used the fat free and the diet options….you know, because I need to eat less junk and calories…or really everything! Ha

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  27. Cathy says

    Hi,
    Just wanted to let you know I am sharing your wonderful post in my 100 Something Green St. Patricks Day RoundUp http://wp.me/p466oG-11f with a link back to your original post plus pinned to my St. Patricks Day Board! Have a terrific weekend!
    Cathy from APeekIntoMyParadise.com

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  28. Miz Helen says

    Hi Brandie,
    I would not be able to resist your Lime Sherbet Float, on of my all time favorites! Thank you so much for sharing this awesome post with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  30. cathy says

    these look great and refreshing but sweet! A perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!Checking these out from Mandy’s recipe box link party!
    Cathy

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  31. Leticia760 says

    We make this for baby and bridal showers in a large punch bowl with rainbow sherbert or any flavor all /orangepink. Looks so pretty and tasty!

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  32. Joanne/Winelady Cooks says

    This is a great St. Patrick’s Day drink and I know it will be perfect when the weather starts to get warm. How refreshing for a summer treat. Thanks for sharing this with Foodie Friends Friday.

    Joanne

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