Ginger Vanilla Float

Submitted by ChrisMc

"This is based on a recipe from Farallon restaurant, which I believe is in San Francisco - the recipe was in the newspaper, and is a great adult version of the classic ice-cream float."

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 2 scoops vanilla ice cream (1/3 cup each)
• cilled ginger ale or ginger beer
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoons lightly sweetened whipped cream
• 1 tablespoon toasted shredded coconut
• lime slice (optional)

directions

1. Scoop ice cream into chilled 16 ounce glass.
2. Add the lime juice.
3. Fill with ginger ale or ginger beer (ginger beer has a much sharper, more spicy flavor, if you're unfamiliar with it).
4. Top with whipped cream and coconut and garnish with a lime wedge, if desired.
5. Serve immediately.
6. To toast coconut, spread flaked coconut on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees, stirring frequently, for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
7. Remove from oven and store in an airtight container or bag until needed.

Reviews

[Charishma_Ramchandani]

For a slightly lower cal option, I prefer to leave out he whipped cream. Otherwise, this is very refreshing and most enjoyable in summers.