Firecracker Float
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These Firecracker Floats have real popping action that kinda feels like fireworks in your mouth by using Pop Rocks. Mix & match the flavors – they’re yummy!
The 4th of July is almost here, and with that comes fireworks.  Lots & lots of fireworks. I love fireworks – I think most of us do.  They’re just so pretty!
Why not make some fireworks of your own – but edible ones?  Don’t worry, I’m not suggesting we light a fuse in your mouth, because that might be just a tad on the dangerous side, and I don’t offer liability insurance. But – these Firecracker Floats sure will make you feel like you have a mini fireworks display going on your tastebuds with the addition of Pop Rocks.
This is one that the kids are going to L-O-V-E.  That is, of course, as long as the adults don’t hog them all!  😉
They really couldn’t be simpler either. You only need 3 ingredients!
Here’s what you need:
I’ve used vanilla ice cream here but feel free to use your imagination to come up with a whole bunch of different flavors. You can mix and match whatever flavor of ice cream (or frozen yogurt or sherbet) with any flavor of Pop Rocks – the flavor possibilities are endless!
Put a scoop of ice cream in a tall glass, followed by 1/3 of a pack of pop rocks. Â Repeat twice.
Then, pour in your lemon lime soda to the top of the glass.
Sip.
Pop.
Pop.
Pop. Pop. Pop.
Firecracker Float
Ingredients
- lemon lime soda
- 1 pack of pop rocks per float strawberry is my favorite
- 3 scoops of ice cream per float
Instructions
- Place a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a tall glass, followed by 1/3 of a pack of pop rocks. Repeat twice. Pour in the lemon lime soda to the top.
- Serve immediately.
LOVE this!! Since I’m hosting a 4th of July BBQ, I was sooo excited to see something fun & EASY to make. Thanks for sharing, can’t wait to make them 🙂
This is so fun! Thanks for sharing!
This sounds fun!
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This is so cool! Cant wait to make these with my kids.
Oh my word, I’m not even sure I can still get pop rocks around here.
Oh, what fun! 🙂 I bet the kids love this!
So cool! I can’t wait to try this out with the kids! Thanks for sharing with Made From Scratch Tuesday!
What a fun idea! The cousins are gonna have a blast with this one this weekend!
What a fun and yummy idea 🙂 My little guy would love to have a float like that. Wednesdays I host a recipe swap and I’d love for you to come by and show off your 4th of July float. Have a blessed day!
Katie
What a fantastic idea! My son would love them. Oh and so would I and the rest of the family. Now to go out and find some pop rocks!
Oh how fun – great thing to splurge on!
Blessings!
LIB
What a fantastic idea, how did I never think of this??? Love it. I am posting a 4th of July recipe round-up tomorrow and would love to feature this recipe.
Pop rocks in a float? What? This is so fun!
(visiting from Hearth & Soul)
Sounds easy, fun and yummy.
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Love these! What fun!
mickey
What a fun idea for a party. I cannot wait to try this!
What a fun idea, especially for the 4th of July!
My kid would love this…ok so would i. Lovely blog.
Too cute! Thanks for linking up on Recipes I Can’t Wait to Try!!!
This looks perfect for 4th July celebration. Thanks for sharing with Hearth and Soul Hop 🙂
Hi Crystal! Hope everything is going well with you and your lovely family! Happy fourth of july! These floats definitely look as fun as possible for a summer picnic treat! I love root beer floats and I always loved pop rocks as a kid, so they would definitely be a hit here! Hope you have a lovely weekend and thanks so much for sharing with us on the hearth and soul hop! big hugs! alex
Seriosly where di you find Pop ocks? I haven’t seen them in eons! This float looks awesome. Please let us know where you found them.
Thanks
Oh my goodness. It’s one in the morning, and I should be going to bed, but instead I’m looking at your delicious food and my stomach is grumbling – because, well, there’s NOTHING better than anything with ice cream! 😀 I (surprisingly!) have all the ingredients for this, and will totally be making it in the morning!
Sounds like something kids would really enjoy 🙂