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Hibiscus Cherry and Ginger Beer Ice Cream Floats.

Celebrate with some easy hibiscus cherry and ginger beer ice cream floats!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Steep/Cool1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 Floats
Calories: 301kcal

Ingredients

Hibiscus Cherry Soda

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries no need to pit them
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar * or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla bean seeds removed OR 2 vanilla extract
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers optional
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

For the floats

  • 2-4 scoops vanilla bean coconut ice cream or just vanilla ice cream
  • 1/3 cup hibiscus cherry soda
  • 3/4 cup high quality ginger beer
  • 1-2 tablespoons bourbon or coconut rum optional
  • blueberries and cherries for serving

Instructions

Hibiscus Cherry Soda

  • In a small to medium size pot, combine the cherries, coconut sugar and vanilla bean. Use a muddler or just a fork to mash the cherries up until they are almost pulp like. Don't worry about the pits, you will discard them later. Add the water and place the pot over high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring often for about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the hibiscus. Cover and steep for 30 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer, stir in the lemon juice and chill until completely cool, about 30 minutes. Syrup can be kept in the fridge for at least one week.

To make the Floats.

  • Add a few scoops of coconut ice cream to each glass. If desired sprinkle in a few blueberries for some fun color. Pour over the cherry soda and then top with ginger beer. Garnish with a cherry and drink up!

Notes

*I purchased my coconut sugar from [Amazon | http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009324C0U/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B009324C0U&linkCode=as2&tag=halbakhar-20&linkId=F7ST2EKFY5BFMZY7. **I buy my dried hibiscus from [Amazon | http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DC3NVUI/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00DC3NVUI&linkCode=as2&tag=halbakhar-20&linkId=WXPP36FMOSIG6AEI

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 9.8mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg