Strawberry Rum Float

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb strawberries, hulled (4 cups), plus 1 cup wedges for serving
• 1/2 cup simple syrup (see note), plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup white rum
• 4 small scoops vanilla ice cream
• 16 ounces club soda

Directions

1. In a blender, puree hulled strawberries, simple syrup, lemon juice and rum until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing seeds to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard seeds. Add simple syrup to taste. Divide strawberry syrup among 4 tall glasses. Pour 4 ounces club soda into each glass and stir gently to combine. Divide strawberry wedges among glasses and top with ice cream. Serve immediately with long straws and spoons.