I needed to cool off and I did with a Hibiscus Ice Cream Float. Reminds me of a Dairy Queen Mister Misty (which I was verrry into to around ’76) minus the high fructose corn syrup and subsequent genetically modified organisms. Many of you are probably too young to know it, but there was a song by Tower of Power that came out in 1976 that has been running through my mind tonight. The hook goes:
I can’t stand to see the slaughter but still I eat the meat
I can’t stand dishonest people but still sometimes I cheat
I can’t stand that air pollution but still I drive a car
Maybe that’s the reason why things are like they are
Whose side are you on? In the meantime I am striving which includes helping make sure my local police department’s budget is not increased by $2 million, and these are Democrats we’re going up against – they’ve been off track nationwide since at least 1992. I live in an area that is heavily funded by tourism, real estate and retirees. We all want our communities to be safe but increasing public school funding across the board, reintroducing music, art, after school programs and adding school counselors is a more common sense approach.
Let’s celebrate our new national holiday Juneteenth by making Hibiscus Tea then adding a couple of scoops of your favorite ice cream to it. Make sure your barbecue has plenty of healthy options like too like a Summer Salmon Pasta Salad, Pan Fried Mahi Mahi and Navy Beans. That way you can enjoy the Hibiscus Ice Cream Float guilt free and with a splash of coconut rum for the adults.
Never heard the Tower of Power song, but I do know that this hibiscus ice cream float is my new favorite treat!
So utterly refreshing no? Thanks Marta!
This hibiscus ice cream float was exactly what was needed with this hot weather in DC. Made this for my fam over Memorial weekend and we really enjoyed it!
Tried this float today for an early Juneteenth treat and we loved it! Definitely making it again next weekend!
Thank you so much Chenee!
So simple to make and the flavors really strike a cord!! Such an unforgettable float this was!
So good right? Thank you!
Oh my goodness this was so delicious! We are already talking about making it again!
Thanks Tamara!
The hibiscus flavor was so beautiful! I love it paired with the ice cream, such a fantastic combination!
Thank you Britney!
I’ve been on a hibiscus kick lately, it’s one of my favorites. I just had to try to this recipe and I’m glad I did! Perfect for these hot summer months.
Thank Kyrsten, it’s good with a flavored rum too.
I loved the hibiscus ice cream combo. It has become a favourite treat of ours, yum!
Me too Kate, thanks so much!
This was the perfect Juneteenth drink at our cookout. Thank you!