If you like frozen strawberry margaritas, you will love this strawberry margarita sherbet float! Despite the name, it is actually a non-alcoholic strawberry lime sherbet drink so it is a great treat for the whole family!
Inspiration for this Frozen Strawberry Margarita Sherbet Float
On an ice cream float kick this summer, I found some new inspiration as I looked through my mom’s June issue of Better Homes and Gardens. I’ve never been all that big on frozen margaritas, myself. However, this strawberry lime sherbet float treat was interesting enough to catch my attention.
Keeping This Strawberry Lime Sherbet Drink Cold
I had so many struggles with photographing my frozen drinks this summer. When I first made this blue-raspberry frosted lemonade drink two months ago or so, I nearly pulled my hair out trying to photograph the frozen drink in 95 degree temps using natural sunlight. Several weeks later, as I played around with float combinations, it finally dawned on me to use frosty mugs straight out of the freezer. That not only helped with the photography, but also helped extend the life of the drink so that it was actually worth drinking once the photo shoot was finished.
The Better Homes and Gardens article on floats seconded using frosty mugs. It also directed readers to scoop the ice cream or sherbet in advance and place into the mugs on frozen cookie sheets. Then, you can keep the trays in the freezer until needed. You may not be interested in photographing your strawberry lime sherbet drink. However, some of these tips might come in handy if you want to prep your floats in advance for parties or just keep them colder longer.
I love the magazine’s idea of making a strawberry margarita sherbet float, complete with salted rim. Also, I cannot wait to try the other floats mentioned in the article. There is just something about an ice cream float or sherbet float that just brings a simplicity to summer.
Prepping This Strawberry Lime Sherbet Drink for Parties
In addition to the tips above for keeping this strawberry lime sherbet drink mugs cold, you could also rim the glasses in advance and prep the fruit in advance to garnish individual glasses. This would allow you to have all but one step complete.
To party prep, roll the top 1/4 inch or so of the mugs with lime juice and then roll in course salt like sea salt or kosher salt. (See this tutorial on how to rim a glass if you aren’t sure exactly how to do it.) Then, drop in your scoops of lime sherbet to each glass. Place on top of a rimmed baking sheet. Store the baking sheets on flat shelves in the freezer until you are ready to use.
Once your party starts, you can simply remove the trays of salted mugs with sherbet from the freezer. Next, pour in the strawberry soda and add a slivered strawberry and a cute straw! Ready!
Strawberry “Margarita” Sherbet Float
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Lime juice
- 1 tbsp Sea salt or Kosher salt
- 1 ½ cups Lime sherbet equal to 3 scoops
- 1 ½ cups Strawberry soda Fanta is a good brand
Instructions
- Dip and roll the top 1/4 inch of the chilled mug into a saucer of lime juice.
- Dip and roll the wet rim of the chilled mug into a saucer of kosher salt or sea salt to salt the rim of the glass.
- Add the scoops of frozen sherbet to the mug.
- Carefully, pour enough strawberry soda into the glass to allow for a few inches of foam at the top of the glass.
- Garnish the mug with a slitted strawberry.
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Hope you enjoy this strawberry margarita sherbet float. After all, it’s five o’clock somewhere.
By the way, how do you say it – “sherb-et” or “sherb-ert?”
Akaleistar
That looks amazing!
The Gifted Gabber
Thanks so much for checking it out, Akaleistar!
Gabby
This looks amazing! I am so trying this with some frozen strawberries I have still! Thank you for linking up with us at the Tips and Tricks Link party!
The Gifted Gabber
Thanks, Gabby! Do give it a try!! (Cute blog name!!)
Karly
I’ve got to try this soon! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
The Gifted Gabber
You should definitely give it a try, Karly! Sooo easy!
Lou Lou Girls
Loving this and I’m drooling right now! You are so talented. Thanks for sharing this at our party. Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm, so we get to party with you again! Lou Lou Girls
The Gifted Gabber
Thanks so much, Kimmie! See you next week!
Traditionallymodernfood
Perfect for the hot summer.looks appetizing..
The Gifted Gabber
This is a great go-to summer drink! Thanks for stopping by Traditionally Modern Food.
Byron Thomas
Looks delicious and sounds refreshing!
The Gifted Gabber
Thanks, Byron!
Priya
Wow! This looks so amazing! I love strawberries and would love to try it out!
The Gifted Gabber
Priya, I was so surprised at what a pretty drink this came out to be, given the ease of the steps and the few ingredients needed!
Razena | Tantalisemytastebuds.com
This is such a clever idea. I will have to make these for my nephews!
The Gifted Gabber
Yes, you will, Razena! 🙂
Agata
Love the look of it.
It screams of summer time!
The Gifted Gabber
Thank you, Agata! This drink is definitely all about summertime!
Piyali Mutha
A delightful sherbet with a citrusy float. I simply loved this. Visually it is a winner. A must try.
The Gifted Gabber
Thanks, Piyali! So happy you stopped over!
Rachel
This sherbet drink looks amazing, I will need to try this. I never thought to salt the rim but that is a neat and creative idea.
Thank you for linking up to “Bloggers Who have Inspired Me” yesterday.
Rachel xo
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Garay Treasures
The Gifted Gabber
Clever, huh? Leave it to BHG!
Whitney
OMG yes!!!
The Gifted Gabber
Let me know if you try it out, Whit!
Grace Liang
Looks very yummy! I am a teacher too and before that I was an ESL tutor for Chinese kids at our local public schools. Enjoy your summer!
Take care and keep in touch!
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Grace
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The Gifted Gabber
Hi Grace! I’m off to a late start today, but I will be over there in a bit! Thank you!
Heather
You had me at margarita 🙂 I am so trying this! Thanks for the recipe!
XO
Heather
The Gifted Gabber
Haha…thanks, Heather!
kileen
this looks so delicious!! have to give this a try this summer!
cute & little
The Gifted Gabber
Yes, definitely try it out, Kileen!
lou
Looks so yummy!
Lou of Steal the Style
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The Gifted Gabber
Thanks, Lou! I will look you up on GFC!
veronica lee
OMG! This looks sooooooooooooo gooooooood! Pinned!
And thank you so much for your kind words whenever you swing by!
The Gifted Gabber
Veronica, it IS so good! So simple yet so refreshing. Thanks for coming over!