Refreshing, creamy, and tangy, this adults-only nostalgic delight elevates the classic ginger beer float. Made with tart, caramelised lime juice and a splash of spiced rum, it shines when paired with a high-quality ginger beer that can carry those bold, punchy flavours.
Instructions
- Prepare the barbecue for cooking using direct high heat (260°C-290°C) and preheat as directed. See below for information on premium gas barbecue set up methods.
- Prepare the barbecue for cooking using direct high heat (250°C-290°C) and preheat as directed. See below for information on Weber Q settings and set up methods.
- Prepare the charcoal barbecue for cooking using direct high heat (260°C-290°C). See below for information on how to set up a Weber Kettle.
- Prepare your barbecue for cooking using direct high heat (260°C-290°C).
- Prepare your barbecue for cooking using direct high heat (260°C-290°C). See below for information on pellet barbecue settings and set up methods.
- Prepare the griddle for cooking using direct high heat (250°C-290°C) and preheat as directed. See below for information on recommended settings on a griddle barbecue.
- Slice the lime in half.
- Once the barbecue has preheated, brush the cooking grills clean with a wire brush. Grill the lime halves, cut side down over direct high heat, with the lid closed, for 4 minutes, or until caramelised with sear marks, flipping once halfway through.
- Once the barbecue has preheated, brush the cooking grills clean with a wire brush. Grill the lime halves, cut side down over direct high heat, with the lid closed, for 4 minutes, or until caramelised with sear marks, turning once halfway through.
- Once the barbecue has preheated, brush the cooking grills clean with a wire brush. Grill the lime halves, cut side down over direct high heat (over the fire), with the lid closed, for 4 minutes, or until caramelised with sear marks, turning once halfway through.
- Once your barbecue has preheated, brush the cooking grills clean with a wire brush. Grill the lime halves, cut side down over direct high heat, with the lid closed, for 4 minutes, or until caramelised with sear marks, turning once halfway through.
- Once your barbecue has preheated to the set temperature, brush the cooking grills clean with a wire brush. Grill the lime halves, cut side down over direct high heat, with the lid closed, for 4 minutes, or until caramelised with sear marks, turning once halfway through.
- Once the griddle has preheated, scrape it clean with a scraper. If needed, add a small amount of vegetable oil to the griddle surface and spread it with the back of a spatula. Sear the lime halves, cut side down over direct high heat, for 4 minutes, or until caramelised, turning once halfway through.
- Let the limes cool enough to handle then squeeze out the juice and chill until ready to serve.
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To make the floats, add the following to each tall glass:
30 mL spiced rum
30 mL grilled lime juice
250 mL good-quality ginger beer soft drink, chilled
Stir gently then top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream - Enjoy immediately.
Per drink
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