Homemade Real Fruit Irish Cream (Printable Version)

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons sugar
03 - 1 cup heavy cream
04 - 2 cups club soda or sparkling water
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Ice cubes
07 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries and sugar. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to release their juices.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk the heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
03 - In a glass, add a few tablespoons of the strawberry mixture, then fill the glass with ice cubes. Pour club soda or sparkling water over the ice, gently stirring to combine.
04 - Spoon the whipped cream mixture on top of the soda and strawberries, allowing it to float beautifully on the surface.
05 - Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired and serve immediately with a straw.