Name: Cherry Ginger Beer Floats: A Taste of Paradise!
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries; 1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla bean seeds or 2 vanilla extract; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2-4 scoops vanilla bean coconut ice cream or vanilla ice cream; 1/3 cup hibiscus cherry soda; 3/4 cup high quality ginger beer; 1-2 tablespoons bourbon or coconut rum

Discover the ultimate cherry float experience with this delightful recipe that blends sweet and spicy flavors. This cherry float is perfect for a hot summer day or any occasion calling for a special, refreshing drink. It’s surprisingly easy to make and guaranteed to impress your guests. Our cherry float recipe uses fresh cherries, fragrant hibiscus, zesty lemon, and a kick of ginger beer, all topped with creamy vanilla ice cream. It’s a sophisticated yet simple beverage that offers a delightful contrast of temperatures and tastes, making every sip a celebration.

⏱ Time: 45 min

👥 Servings: 2-3

📊 Level: Easy

🥗 10 ingredients

Cherry Ginger Beer Floats: A Taste of Paradise!

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Prep Time 45

Total Time 45

Servings: 3

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

2 cups fresh or frozen cherries
1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla bean seeds or 2 vanilla extract
1 cup water
2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2-4 scoops vanilla bean coconut ice cream or vanilla ice cream
1/3 cup hibiscus cherry soda
3/4 cup high quality ginger beer
1-2 tablespoons bourbon or coconut rum

Method

For the Hibiscus Cherry Soda: In a small pot, combine cherries, coconut sugar, and vanilla bean seeds (or extract). Mash cherries with a fork or muddler until pulpy. Add water. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring often, for about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and add the dried hibiscus flowers. Cover and let steep for 30 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer, discarding the solids (and pits).
Stir in the lemon juice. Chill the soda completely in the refrigerator, about 30 minutes. This syrup can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
To make the Floats: Add 2-4 scoops of vanilla bean coconut ice cream to each serving glass.
Pour about 1/3 cup of the chilled hibiscus cherry soda over the ice cream.
Top with 3/4 cup of high-quality ginger beer. If using, add 1-2 tablespoons of bourbon or coconut rum.
Garnish with a fresh cherry and enjoy immediately!

Notes

– Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor.
– Don’t skip steeping the hibiscus; it adds a lovely floral note.
– For an extra kick, add a splash of bourbon or rum.
– Ensure all liquid components are well chilled before assembling.

Pro tips

Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor.
Don’t skip steeping the hibiscus; it adds a lovely floral note.
For an extra kick, add a splash of bourbon or rum.
Ensure all liquid components are well chilled before assembling.

Enjoy this vibrant and delicious cherry float, a perfect way to cool down and treat yourself. Experiment with different ice cream flavors for endless variations!

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