Strawberry Rum Float Food

STRAWBERRY RUM FLOAT

Steps:

• In a blender, puree hulled strawberries, simple syrup, lemon juice and rum until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing seeds to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard seeds. Add simple syrup to taste. Divide strawberry syrup among 4 tall glasses. Pour 4 ounces club soda into each glass and stir gently to combine. Divide strawberry wedges among glasses and top with ice cream. Serve immediately with long straws and spoons.

STRAWBERRY FLOAT

Steps:

• Put 1 scoop of ice cream in glass first. Fill half the glass with soda. Then add the other scoop of ice cream. Add as much soda to fill the glass (watch out for the froth!).

STRAWBERRY RUM FLOAT

Steps:

• In a blender, puree hulled strawberries, simple syrup, lemon juice and rum until smooth.
• Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing seeds to extract as much liquid as possible.
• Discard seeds.
• Add simple syrup to taste. (optional and this is in addition to the simple syrup you pureed).
• Divide strawberry syrup among 4 tall glasses.
• Pour 4 oz club soda into each glass and stir gently to combine.
• Divide strawberry wedges among glassed and top with a small scoop of ice cream each.
• Serve immediately with long straws and spoons.

STRAWBERRY CREAM FLOATS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until serving. , Place strawberries, sugar and lime juice in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Press through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher; discard seeds. Stir in carbonated water., Divide ice cream among eight glasses. Pour strawberry soda over ice cream. Top with whipped cream and, if desired, fresh strawberries; serve immediately.