Cherry Ginger Beer Floats: A Taste of Paradise!
Enjoy this refreshing cherry float featuring bright hibiscus and zesty lemon for a delightful tropical treat.
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
Instructions
- 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. Allergens: Milk, Wheat. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- 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. Allergens: Milk, Wheat. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.