Description
Classic strawberry patch ice cream soda float blends creamy vanilla ice cream with fresh strawberries and fizzy soda for a nostalgic summer treat. Cool refreshment awaits when you combine these simple ingredients in a tall glass with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh diced strawberries
- 2–3 scoops vanilla ice cream (homestyle preferred)
Liquid Ingredients:
- 355 milliliters (12 fluid ounces) lime soda (7up or sprite)
Sweeteners and Garnish:
- 1–2 teaspoons sugar
- Red sugar crystals (optional)
- Extra strawberries for garnishment
Instructions
- Gently chop ripe strawberries into small, uniform pieces and transfer to a mixing bowl. Crush the berries using a potato masher or fork until they release their natural juices.
- Sprinkle granulated sugar over the mashed strawberries and let the mixture macerate for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to intensify and create a syrupy consistency.
- Select a tall, clear glass and carefully spread the sugared strawberry mixture across the bottom, creating a vibrant base layer.
- Delicately place premium vanilla or strawberry ice cream scoops directly onto the fruit layer, ensuring even distribution throughout the glass.
- Add an additional layer of macerated strawberries over the ice cream, creating a beautiful color contrast and fruity texture.
- Pour chilled lime soda slowly along the inner edge of the glass, allowing it to cascade and create a fizzy, refreshing effect.
- Garnish the float with a fresh whole strawberry perched on the rim and sprinkle red sugar crystals across the top for an elegant, sparkling finish.
- Serve immediately with a long spoon and straw to capture the layers of flavor and texture in every delightful bite.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting sugar amount in strawberry mixture depending on fruit’s natural ripeness.
- Select ripe, vibrant strawberries for maximum flavor intensity and natural sweetness in the float.
- Chill glasses beforehand to keep ice cream from melting quickly and maintain a refreshing temperature.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives like coconut or almond milk ice cream for lactose-intolerant guests or vegan preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 64
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg