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Elderflower strawberry ice cream float

The perfect vibrant summer treat! Recipe makes 4 large (500ml | 17 oz) floats.
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 240 ml 1 cup elderflower syrup (cordial)
  • 250 g 2 cups | 9 oz strawberries, huled and chopped
  • 1,5 l 6 oz | 1/2 gallon | 3 pints vanilla strawberry ice cream
  • 720 ml 3 cups mineral water or club soda

Instructions

  • Combine elderflower syrup and chopped strawberries in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for a few minutes, until strawberries are tender.
  • Strain mixture to a jar and cool to room temperature. Instead of discarding the strawberries, store them covered in the fridge and serve over ice cream.
  • To serve: divide syrup between 4 large glasses (about 500ml / 1 pint in volume), add 2-3 big scoops of ice cream to each, pour over mineral water until it reaches the edge of the glass. Add a straw to each drink and enjoy!

Notes

If your grocery store doesn't stock elderflower syrup, you can also get it on Amazonor at Ikea.