Colorful scoops of sherbet float around in a bubbly glass of sparkling cider – you’ll love these Rainbow Sherbet Floats! They’re so easy to make and great for St. Patrick's Day, Easter, or any spring holiday or celebration.
A few simple tips make them easy to prepare in advance, and extra fun and pretty to serve!
YIELD
6 servings
PREP TIME
20 mins
Ingredients For the Floats – 3 pints rainbow sherbet or three pints of sherbet or sorbet, such as raspberry, orange, and lime – 24 oz Sparkling Cider or Sparkling Apple-Pear Juice Optional Garnishes – 1 Tablespoon honey or light corn syrup – 1/4 cup rainbow sugar or nonpareils – orange slices – lime slices – raspberries
1
Using a small cookie scoop, melon baller, or spoon, scoop balls of the different flavors of sherbet or sorbet onto a baking sheet. Freeze for an hour or two.
2
Pour a small amount of honey or corn syrup into a small bowl. Dip the rim of your champagne flutes or glasses in the bowl, then into the rainbow sugar or nonpareils.
3
Fll each flute or glass about halfway with Sparkling Cider, using a funnel if needed to keep the sugared rim intact. Add 3-5 sherbet balls to the glasses.
4
Fill to the top with additional Sparkling Cider. Add orange and lime slices and raspberries (or other fruit) to the rim for garnish.