Homemade Real Fruit Irish Cream (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base Components

01 - 250 grams fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 25 grams granulated sugar

→ Cream Layer

03 - 240 millilitres heavy cream
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Assembly

05 - 480 millilitres club soda or sparkling water
06 - Ice cubes, as needed

→ Garnish

07 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Combine sliced strawberries and sugar in a bowl, stirring to coat. Allow to stand for 10 minutes until the juices are released.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
03 - Spoon a few tablespoons of the strawberry mixture into a serving glass. Add ice cubes, then slowly pour in the club soda or sparkling water. Stir gently to combine.
04 - Top with a generous dollop of the whipped cream, allowing it to float atop the soda. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired and serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - Chill serving glasses prior to assembly for optimal refreshment.