Cool Summer Drink

Sparkling Lemonade Floats

• 1/2-3/4 cup sugar (1/2 for tart, 3/4 for sweet)*
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup lemon peel strips (from 2 lemons)
• 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
• 1 cup cold water
• vanilla ice cream
• club soda or sparkling wine {I used Sierra Mist}, chilled

1. Stir together sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir in lemon strips. Simmer for five minutes. Allow to cool. Stir in lemon juice. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove strips and pulp. Stir in 1 cup cold water. Refrigerate to cool completely.
2. To make floats: Scoop ice cream into glasses. Pour lemonade 1/2 to 3/4 full. Top with club soda. Garnish with lemon slices if desired. Serve immediately.

Serves: 4-6 (depending on glass size)

*For this recipe I definitely prefer the lemonade on the tarter side because you’ll be adding more sweetness with the ice cream. But it really depends on your personal preference.


THIS IS SO GOOD!!!!

I found the recipe here at Kitchen Simplicity...