Raspberry Sorbet and Ginger Beer Floats

Monday, July 8, 2013

Raspberry Sorbet and Ginger Beer Floats

Once I decided to make homemade ginger beer, I knew I wanted to make a float of some sort with it. Once we tasted just how spicy the ginger beer came out, I knew it needed to be something sweet, like this raspberry sorbet.

This was a match made in summertime treat heaven. Drinking it through a straw before the sorbet melted yields a spicy gingery drink with hints of raspberry. But as the sorbet melts into a slush, you get a well balanced sweet and spicy concoction sure to cool you down from the summer’s heat.

No recipe for this post today. I simply scooped some raspberry sorbet in to a cup, topped it off with some ginger beer, and served it with a fun straw. You could obviously use store-bought versions of these components if you want as well.

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11 Responses to “Red White and Blue No-Bake Frozen Cupcakes”

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CB — July 14, 2008 at 12:50 am

Oh that looks so yummy for summer! I can’t wait to try it! Thanks for entering 🙂
/Clara
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Nikki57 — July 14, 2008 at 1:36 am

Those look absolutely delicious!!
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Joelen — July 14, 2008 at 2:27 am

Looks fabulous with all the color! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Janna — July 14, 2008 at 5:57 pm

Was the consistency like ice cream? It sounds cool and summery. Plus you probably get super brownie points for submitting so early!
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Mara — July 14, 2008 at 6:23 pm

YUM this is perfect for the sweltering summer months! i am all about frozen desserts right now!
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Jen — July 15, 2008 at 12:14 am

The texture isn’t quite as creamy as ice cream… It’s more frozen than that(?) They are really good though!
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Ivy — July 15, 2008 at 2:55 am

Oh wow! I like these. What a cool idea and they look so good for the hot days of summer. Where do you live? Can I come pick some up? 🙂
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Martha — July 19, 2008 at 12:52 am

Jen, these look yummy!
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Nikki57 — August 25, 2008 at 9:48 pm

CONGRATS … You are the Cupcake Hero!!
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KimboSue — July 1, 2009 at 6:28 pm

I know this post is like a year old, but I followed a link from another page and found it. Question – do you have to keep them frozen until serving? We’re going to a pool party, so they might be outside for a while. Will they melt?
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Jen — July 1, 2009 at 6:54 pm

If I remember correctly, they will melt. They might be fine for a little while, but not all afternoon. Sorry I can’t be more help!