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Grilled Lime and Ginger Beer Float

Laura Romeo - Weber Grill Master

Difficulty: easy
  • People

    Serves 1

  • Barbecue Time

    4 min.

Ingredients
Instructions

the Ingredients

Grilled Lime And Ginger Beer Float

Per drink

  • Completed step 1 lime (to produce 30 mL caramelised lime juice)
  • Completed step 30 millilitres spiced rum
  • Completed step 250 millilitres good-quality ginger beer soft drink, chilled
  • Completed step Scoop vanilla ice cream

Instructions

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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