Pineapple Ginger Beer Floats
Cool down with these refreshing Pineapple Ginger Beer Floats, inspired by Rio-style beverages. Combining the tropical sweetness of pineapple sorbet and juice with the spicy kick of chilled ginger beer, this drink is perfect for warm days. Topped with crushed pineapple, it comes together in just 10 minutes for a delightful, bubbly treat.
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Method
- Scoop 1/2 cup of pineapple sorbet into each of 4 tall glasses.
- Add 1/2 cup of pineapple juice to each glass.
- Pour 1/2 bottle of ginger beer into each glass.
- Top each drink with 1/4 can of crushed pineapple.
- Serve immediately with long straws.
Notes:
This is a variation of the Rio-Style floats found in Food & Wine magazine. I love ginger beer! Note: Ensure your pineapple sorbet is dairy-free and egg-free to keep this recipe fully vegan.
Serving info: Total recipe: 1710ml · Yields 4 portions · Portion size: 427ml
| Nutrient | Per 100ml | Per Portion | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 60 | 259 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 15.0 | 64.0 | 23% |
| ↳ of which sugars (g) | 12.2 | 52.0 | 104% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 0.4 | 1.7 | 6% |
| Protein (g) | 0.2 | 0.7 | 1% |
| Total fat (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
| ↳ Saturated (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
| ↳ Monounsaturated (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
| ↳ Polyunsaturated (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
| ↳ Trans (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
| Sodium (mg) | 5.0 | 20.0 | 1% |
| Calcium (mg) | 5.3 | 23.0 | 2% |
| Iron (mg) | 0.1 | 0.5 | 3% |
| Potassium (mg) | 47.6 | 203.0 | 4% |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 13.2 | 56.0 | 62% |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
Ingredient data sources
- Pineapple sorbet — 300g — Sorbet, fruit-based — USDA ⚠️
- Pineapple juice — 473g — Pineapple juice, 100% — USDA
- Ginger beer — 710g — Carbonated beverage, ginger beer — USDA
- Crushed pineapple — 227g — Pineapple, canned, juice pack — USDA
⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases.
% Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet).
Goes Great with
20 mins
