STRAWBERRY RUM FLOAT

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Categories     Rum     Alcoholic     Strawberry     Summer     Self     Drink

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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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