Strawberry Rum Float Recipe

Strawberry Rum Float Recipe

  • 1 1/2 lb strawberries, hulled (4 cups), plus 1 cup wedges for serving
  • 1/2 cup simple syrup (see note), plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup white rum
  • 4 small scoops vanilla ice cream
  • 16 ounces club soda
  1. In a blender, puree hulled strawberries, simple syrup, lemon juice and rum until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing seeds to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard seeds. Add simple syrup to taste. Divide strawberry syrup among 4 tall glasses. Pour 4 ounces club soda into each glass and stir gently to combine. Divide strawberry wedges among glasses and top with ice cream. Serve immediately with long straws and spoons.
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