Coconut Quarantine Dream Float

So… it’s been awhile. Yeah.

And it’s hard to know exactly what to say in the midst of all this chaos and change. I feel grateful that our whole family is at home and healthy, but sometimes it’s a little bit much. I thought quarantine was supposed to be lonely but there are people in my face 24/7 now and they all want things.

Snack. Proofreading. Tech support.

And the dishes. So many dishes.

Sometimes you just need a little escape. And that’s actually what this cocktail recipe is designed to provide.

My quarantine dream is a boozy adult float, with the sour pucker of a ginger-lime syrup so tangy and slightly spicy that you’ll end up finding all manner of excuses to put it in everything. It’s a basic simple syrup recipe with lots of goodies like fresh lime juice and chunks of ginger thrown in, then blended until smooth. And I can confirm it also pairs well with whiskey, gin, tequila, vodka, and just about any kind of rum you have handy.

Once you’ve got that lovely syrup in hand, you can get the party started with a generous dollop of coconut sorbet or ice cream. Drizzle with a tablespoon or two of ginger-lime syrup, a shot (or two!) of coconut rum, then top with ginger beer and a sprinkle of toasted coconut.

The result will have you turning the music up to drown out the kids, putting your feet up, and finding a large patch of sunshine in the backyard. Who says you can’t have fancy drinks with little umbrellas at home?

Stay safe. Stay sane.

Bottoms up.

Coconut Quarantine Dream Float

Ingredients:

1/2 cup coconut sorbet or ice cream

1-2 ounces coconut rum

4 ounces ginger beer

1-2 Tablespoons ginger-lime syrup

Toasted coconut flakes

For the syrup:

3/4-1 cup peeled and sliced fresh ginger

1 cup fresh lime juice

1 cup sugar

Instructions:

Make the ginger-lime syrup first by placing ginger, lime juice, and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil on the stovetop on medium-high heat. Boil for two minutes, then cool. Place in blender or food processor and puree until smooth.

Assemble the cocktail by placing a generous scoop of coconut sorbet or ice cream in a glass, followed by 1-2 tablespoons for ginger-lime syrup and 1-2 ounces of coconut rum. Top with ginger beer and toasted coconut.

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