Whipped Strawberry Shortcake
This cocktail is an ideal replica for strawberry shortcake with a huge dollop of whipped cream on top that makes me want to sip it up and have another please…pretty please, with a strawberry and whipped cream on top.
Yes, the syrup takes some time. The leftover part of the syrup that is unusable for bar syrup in drinks is perfect for ice cream or the foodie version of strawberry shortcake. Take the time to make this one if you love strawberry shortcake for dessert. This way you can have your dessert and drink it, too.
Whipped Strawberry Shortcake – created by The Intoxicologist
Inspired by Kandi Gallup, Omaha, NE
1-1/2 ounce Bacardi Dragon Berry Flavored Rum
1 ounce Half & Half
1/2 ounce Rhubarb Strawberry Syrup*
Fresh Strawberry for Garnish
Build over ice in the order given. Garnish with Strawberry. Insert a stir stick as this settles in the glass. Stir. This cocktail could perhaps be shaken over ice and served straight up as well.
*Rhubarb Strawberry Syrup
12 ounces Frozen Rhubarb
6 ounces Frozen Strawberries
3 cups Sugar
3 cups Water
Place rhubarb, sugar and water in a large saucepan over low heat. Slowly cook for about an hour while continuing to stir occasionally. The mixture should never actually bubble, but heat slowly to soften the rhubarb bringing out the sweetness. As the mixture finally heats to a degree that it does begin to bubble, place the strawberries in the saucepan. You will need to stir more frequently. Allow the strawberries to cook in for about fifteen to twenty more minutes before removing from the heat. Do not allow the mixture to cool completely before beginning to strain into a tempered glass container. As it cools it will be more difficult to strain due to the thickness. This does not render a lot of usable syrup as much of what is left over is pulp to throw away. After you have strained, allow the mixture to cool and refrigerate. The syrup will stay fresh in the refrigerator in a sealed container for approximately two weeks.
Copyright 2009 Cheri Loughlin – The Intoxicologist – All Rights Reserved
