Lemon Meringue Vanilla Cream Float

Nov 1, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Lemon Meringue Vanilla Cream Float: Lemon Meringue Vanilla Cream Float: a tall glass of sparkling cream soda with a scoop…

Lemon Meringue Vanilla Cream Float: a sparkling cream soda float with a cold cream cap. Serve it iced. Makes 2 glasses in about 8 minutes.

Prep 8 min

Flavor Lemon

Serve Iced

Total 8 min

Yield 2 glasses

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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glasses

Soda

1 ½ tbsp (25.0 ml)lemon syrup
1 ½ cups (340.0 ml)chilled plain sparkling water
1 ¼ cups (160.0 g)ice cubes

Cream cap

3.0 tbsp (45.0 ml)pasteurized heavy cream
½ tsp (2.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
1.0 tbsp (8.0 g)powdered sugar

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Instructions

Split the lemon syrup and ice cubes between two tall, chilled glasses.
Slowly pour 170 ml sparkling water into each glass; stir once to disperse the syrup without flattening the bubbles.
Stir cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until pourable, not whipped.
Spoon the cream gently over the backs of spoons to float on each soda; serve immediately with straws.

Tips

Use chilled soda water and pour slowly for better carbonation.
Citrus and other acidic syrups may make dairy feather; float the cream immediately before drinking rather than premixing.
Perishables must not sit at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C).
Good with shortbread, cupcakes, and ice cream.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make lemon meringue vanilla cream float?

Plan on 8 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 2 glasses.

How should I store lemon meringue vanilla cream float?

Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Can I make lemon meringue vanilla cream float ahead?

Best made just before serving. Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Lemon Meringue Vanilla Cream Float: a sparkling cream soda float with a cold cream cap. Serve it iced. Makes 2 glasses in about 8 minutes.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 2 servings this recipe makes.

98 Calories / serving

8.1g Fat

5.9g Carbs

0.7g Protein

5.0g Sugar

Whole recipe (2 servings): ~196 cal · 16g fat · 12g carbs · 1g protein · 10g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.