Sparkling Strawberry Floats are my favorite way to enjoy a refreshing non-alcoholic drink. It’s a simple, delightful way to cool off on warm days.
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Sparkling Strawberry Float recipe
Sparkling strawberry floats combine the sweetness of strawberries with a fizzy element. You can make this drink a cocktail or mocktail. The non-alcoholic version offers a refreshing blend of strawberry flavors and sparkling water, ginger ale, or soda.
The primary flavor in these floats comes from strawberry sorbet or crush. Strawberry sorbet provides a smooth and fruity sweetness. Strawberry crush, on the other hand, delivers a syrupy flavor. I used the vanilla ice cream.
This drink is perfect for celebrations or casual gatherings. Here’s how to make the sparkling strawberry float:
Sparkling strawberry float
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar or honey
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream or strawberry ice cream (sorbet)
- 1 cup sparkling water chilled
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Blend the fresh strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a blender until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds (optional). Set aside.
- Pour the strawberry mixture evenly as the base layer in two serving glasses.
- Add one scoop of vanilla ice cream into each glass on top of the strawberry mixture.
- Slowly pour chilled sparkling water into each glass to fill, letting it bubble and fizz.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves or a strawberry slice on the rim of the glass. Serve immediately with a straw and spoon.
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How to pair
Sparkling Strawberry Floats pair well with different types of foods.
- Sweet Dishes
- Cheesecakes balance sweetness with creamy, rich cheesecakes.
- Fluffy pancakes topped with strawberry syrup echo the flavors in the float.
- Chocolate-dipped strawberries complement the float.
- Yogurt Parfait with Granola and Berries is a perfect breakfast option.
- Fruit Skewers create a colorful and healthy snack option.
- Vanilla Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting harmonize beautifully with the float.
- Savory Snacks
- Brie & Blackberry Tarts enhance the float’s fruity notes.
- Grilled Zucchini Mozzarella Wraps go well with the sweetness of the float.
- Caprese Salad or Galette provides a refreshing contrast to the float.
- Chicken Salad Sandwiches complement the fruity drink nicely.
- The Cheese Platter provides a savory contrast to the sweetness of the float.
- Light Meals
- Quinoa Salad with Strawberries creates a healthy salad that highlights strawberry flavors.
- Savory Scones with Cheese and Chives contrast the sweetness with cheesy savory scones.
- Strawberry & Honey Goat Cheese Bites offer a perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess.
Variations
There are several delightful non-alcoholic versions of sparkling strawberry floats:
- Sparkling Strawberry and Lime Float
- Blend frozen strawberries with lime juice and sugar.
- Add club soda for a fizzy texture.
- Top with vanilla ice cream for creaminess.
- Cream Soda Strawberry Float
- Make puree from strawberries and sugar.
- Pour cream soda over puree for a sweet twist.
- Strawberry Lemonade Float
- Mix strawberry puree with lemonade.
- Top with sparkling water or lemon-lime soda.
- Tropical Escape Float
- Use coconut ice cream and pineapple juice.
- Add a slice of pineapple for decoration.
- Strawberry Kiwi Float
- Combine strawberry puree and vanilla ice cream.
- Add Strawberry Kiwi Sparkling Ice for fizz.
- Strawberry Crush Float
- Use Sprite, strawberry crush, and vanilla ice cream.
- Process: Pour soda over crush and top with ice cream.
- Alcoholic Version
- Replace soda or sparkling water with champagne or sparkling wine.
- Top sorbet with champagne for a festive drink.
- Sparkling Rosé Float combines vanilla ice cream with sparkling rosé.
- Strawberry Sangria Float mixes sangria with strawberry sorbet.
