When I was little, one of my very favourite desserts was my dad’s rootbeer float. Though it’s been a while since I’ve indulged in one, to this day that classic dessert still ranks high atop my list. Now that I’m older, I thought I’d give that tasty treat a bit of a grown up twist. Enter: the blackberry vanilla cocktail float. A little homemade blackberry syrup mixed with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream topped with a shot of something sinful? It truly doesn’t get any better.
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Blackberry Vanilla Cocktail Float
2015-04-23 20:08:57
Serves 4
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
10 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
365g
Servings
4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163
Calories from Fat 20
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 1g
6%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 7mg
2%
Sodium 65mg
3%
Total Carbohydrates 36g
12%
Dietary Fiber 4g
16%
Sugars 32g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A
5%
Vitamin C
26%
Calcium
6%
Iron
3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Blackberries
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/4 cup Water
- 4 cups Club Soda
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Gin (or vanilla vodka)
- Rosemary and extra blackberries, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, bring berries, sugar and water to a boil, stirring occasionally. Let cook for 10-15 minutes until juices are released. Press through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl and let cool completely.
- Mix the blackberry syrup with the club soda.
- Place one scoop of vanilla ice cream into a glass. Pour liquor of choice overtop of your ice cream, top with blackberry soda and garnish with rosemary and an additional berry!
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