Rio Style Ginger Beer Floats
Escape to the vibrant flavors of the tropics with these irresistible Rio Style Ginger Beer Floats—a refreshing twist on a traditional soda float with a zesty, tropical flair. This quick and easy recipe combines the bold spice of ginger beer with velvety vanilla ice cream and a fruity pineapple-coconut blend for an indulgent treat that's bursting with summertime vibes. A splash of lime juice and fresh mint leaves add a refreshing brightness, while a fizzy ginger beer topper creates an effervescent, creamy sip. Perfect for hot days, casual gatherings, or as a fun dessert, these ginger beer floats are ready in just 10 minutes and sure to become a crowd favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups ginger beer
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 0.5 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 unit lime
- 8 leaves mint leaves
- 0.5 cup chilled coconut water
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
1. Chill two tall glasses in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before starting.
2. While the glasses chill, cut the lime in half. Squeeze one half to extract the juice and slice the other half into thin wedges for garnish.
3. In a blender, combine the pineapple chunks, chilled coconut water, lime juice, and ice cubes. Blend until smooth and frothy.
4. Remove the glasses from the freezer and add one scoop of vanilla ice cream to each glass.
5. Divide the blended pineapple mixture between the two glasses, pouring it over the ice cream.
6. Slowly add 1.5 cups of ginger beer into each glass, allowing it to fizz and foam up.
7. Gently stir each float with a spoon to combine the flavors slightly, being careful not to lose the fizz.
8. Top each float with a mint leaf and a lime wedge for garnish.
9. Serve immediately with a straw and a long spoon for scooping the creamy ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
909 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.3 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 114 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 239 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.5 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 144.2 g | ||
| Protein | 10.1 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 374 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 931 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
