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STRAWBERRY FLOAT RECIPE
This FRESH STRAWBERRY FLOAT RECIPE is the perfect summertime drink. Fresh strawberry puree, lemon lime soda and vanilla ice cream make a refreshing dessert drink.
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Servings: 2
Calories: 1108kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pint strawberries washed and hulled
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 ½ cups vanilla ice cream
- 16 ounces lemon-lime soda such as 7-up or Sprite
- Whipped cream and fresh strawberries, for garnish
Instructions
- Slice your strawberries and set aside.
- Add sugar and water into a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves in the water to create a simple sugar syrup.
- Add the strawberries and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour the strawberry syrup mixture into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.Optional* You can strain your strawberry puree over a fine mesh strainer to remove small pieces.
- Allow the strawberry mixture to fully cool before using.
- To assemble your floats, divide the strawberry syrup between both glasses. Pour the lemon-lime soda into your glasses.
- Divide the ice cream between both glasses. Top with whipped cream and a fresh strawberry.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 1108kcal | Carbohydrates: 251g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 238mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 242g
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