APRICOT ICE CREAM SODA

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This ginger ale float recipe came from my husband's aunt, who was born in the early 1900s. It's a delightful drink for hot Texas summers. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) apricot halves, drained
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
2 cups chilled ginger ale

Steps:

Press apricots through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl; discard skins and pulp. Stir sugar and lemon juice into apricot puree. Gently fold in whipped cream. Transfer to a 8-in. square dish. Freeze until firm, about 6 hours or overnight. Divide ice cream among 4 glasses; top with ginger ale. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 calories, Fat 22g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 34mg sodium, Carbohydrate 92g carbohydrate (88g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.