Well here we are almost to the end of our Fourth of July Menu…the drinks! This Firecracker Float will really make a “POP” with the kiddos and adults too! But first, let me remind you of the other Fourth of July Recipes we have shared…Main Dishes and the All-American Burger, Salads with Seven Layer Salad in a jar, Sides and this easy 3 ingredient Patriotic Dip, Fruit Recipes and a Fruit Parfait with Creamy Lime Dressing and Cool Treats with Apple Pie Pops!
With only 3 ingredients the Firecracker Float goes together in a snap…Vanilla Ice Cream, POP Rocks Candy and Lemon-Lime Soda…and simply layer it in a glass and serve immediately.
Looking for more Fourth of July Drinks, here are a few more ideas for you…
- Patriotic Drinks with Free Printable Drink Wraps
- Red, White & Blue Slushies
- Frozen Blue Hawaiian
- Independence Punch from Big Bear’s Wife

Firecracker Float
A fun float that really POPS. Recipe from PocketChangeGourmet.com. Adapted from Taste of Home
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 Float 1x
Ingredients
- 3 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 envelope POP Rocks candy, Tropical Punch {blue} or Strawberry {red}
- 1 cup chilled lemon-lime soda
Instructions
- Add 1 scoop of ice cream to the glass
- Add 1/3 of the bag of POP Rocks
- Repeat layers twice
- Add soda
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
Join us each day as we share our 4th of July Menu with you!

In addition to being a skilled and passionate chef, Caroline is an awesome mother of two. In her spare time, Caroline pursues her passion for cooking by experimenting with new dishes and developing some of her very own. Her expertise and research are then condensed into comprehensive, easy-to-read guides and resources for readers who are looking for budget-friendly recipes for the whole family.
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