Strawberry Float
Enjoy a homemade Strawberry float with fresh strawberries, vanilla ice cream, and a splash of strawberry soda. It's creamy, sparkling, and sweet!
Servings: 2 floats
Calories: 487kcal
Ingredients
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 can strawberry soda chilled
- 1 pound of fresh sliced strawberries
- 2 tablespoons of sugar I used vanilla sugar from The Spice House
Instructions
- Make a fresh strawberry sauce by tossing the strawberries with sugar in a bowl. Let sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature as the juices release from the strawberries.
- To make float, alternate by adding a scoop of ice cream then fresh strawberry sauce to your glass. Pour in the strawberry soda. Garnish with whipped cream if you like.
Notes
- Serve Immediately. Floats are best enjoyed when the ice cream is still a bit frozen and the soda is bubbly.
- Spoon and Straw for Serving. I prefer serving floats with both so you can dig up spoonfuls of ice cream while sipping the soda!
- Serve in a Clear Glass. Really any glass will work but I love the layered look of these decadent drinks.
- Use Fresh Ripe Strawberries. Buy them as close to the time you plan to prepare these floats in order to ensure their quality. Look for berries with a bright red color which often indicates more flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 612mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 76g | Vitamin A: 583IU | Vitamin C: 134mg | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 1mg