Sparkling Strawberry Float Recipe
A refreshing and fizzy Sparkling Strawberry Float combining sweet frozen strawberries, zesty lime juice, and club soda, topped with creamy vanilla bean ice cream for a delightful summer treat.
- Author: Lily
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Strawberry Mix
- 4 cups frozen strawberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 cups club soda (divided)
To Serve
- ½ cup club soda (remaining portion)
- Vanilla bean ice cream (amount as desired for topping)
- Blend Strawberry Base: In a blender, combine the frozen strawberries, granulated sugar, lime juice, and 2 cups of club soda. Blend until smooth to create a sweet and tangy strawberry mixture.
- Incorporate Fizz: Slowly stir in the remaining ¾ cup of club soda to the blended mixture to maintain its fizzy texture without losing carbonation.
- Assemble the Float: Pour the sparkling strawberry mixture evenly into glasses. Top each serving with a generous scoop of creamy vanilla bean ice cream.
- Optional Final Touch: For an extra fizzy experience, add a small splash of club soda over the ice cream before serving.
Notes
- Adjust sugar quantity based on the tartness of your strawberries for desired sweetness.
- For a stronger lime flavor, add a little extra lime juice.
- Use good quality vanilla bean ice cream to enhance the dessert’s richness.
- Serve immediately for best fizz and texture.
- This recipe is easily doubled or tripled for larger gatherings.
Keywords: sparkling strawberry float, strawberry soda float, summer drink, fizzy strawberry dessert, vanilla ice cream float