Ice cream cocktails - the new way to enjoy drinking this summer!

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As the UK weather continues to throw us that odd scorching hot day, which always hits us unaware and unprepared, the question of how to cool down is always on the tip of our tongues. It’s not difficult to know the solution is a cool ice cream or an ice cold cocktail - but what if we could have the best of both worlds? Well, we’ve got good news for you: Ice cream floats aren't just for kids! The best thing about growing up and (trying) to be an adult is that you can spend the day getting drunk from boozy ice cream cocktails - satisfying the kid in you whilst still appeasing that need for something alcoholic!

Strawberry Baileys Ice Cream Cocktail

INGREDIENTS

300g strawberries (about 10 strawberries)
600ml good quality vanilla ice cream
80ml milk
40ml Strawberries and cream Baileys

DIRECTIONS

Wash and hull the strawberries.
Put them in a blender with the ice cream, milk and Strawberries and cream Baileys.
Blend until smooth. Taste and add more Baileys if desired.
Strain through a sieve to remove the strawberry seeds (this produces a much smoother drink and is worth it if you have time).
Serve ice cold and enjoy!

Rum Ice Cream Float

INGREDIENTS

2 scoops vanilla ice cream
Root beer
30ml dark rum
2 tbs salted caramel sauce
1 maraschino cherry (optional)

DIRECTIONS

In a glass or mason jar, drizzle 2 tbs salted caramel sauce working your way up the sides of the glass as well.
Pour in rum.
Add two scoops of ice cream and slowly top with root beer.
Garnish with a cherry, sip and enjoy!