Making a root beer float is easy to do with cold root beer and creamy vanilla ice cream. This refreshing treat is a summertime classic that is the perfect combination!
More frozen beverage recipes that our family loves include this frozen strawberry lemonade, frozen hot chocolate recipe and a Coke float!
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Root Beer Float Recipe
I love sipping on a cold glass full of ice cream with foamy root beer. It is one of those nostalgic treats I always forget about but one that everyone always loves. They are perfect for any summer get together!
One of my favorite treats growing up was a cold root beer float. It is the best on a hot summer night. It’s been forever since I’ve made them and thought that needed to change. Now I know you probably don’t need a recipe since they have been around forever, but I thought I’d share some of my tips and variations. Check them out below.
How to Make a Root Beer Float
- Freeze the glass mugs or tall glasses for about 10 minutes prior to assembling the root beer floats.
- Scoop the ice cream and place a few scoops of vanilla ice cream into each glass.
- Pour root beer evenly on top of the ice cream in each glass. Listen to that fizz!
- Serve immediately with a dollop of whipped cream and maraschino cherry on top! Don’t forget straws and spoons.
Tips and Variations for the Perfect Float
- Serve this diner classic in cold glasses. This helps ice cream and soda stay cold.
- Use homemade root beer and homemade vanilla ice cream for the best frosty treat.
- Switch up the flavor of soda and use orange soda (my kids’ favorite), cream soda, big red soda or grape soda. There are so many fun variations!
- You can use a lighter vanilla ice cream and diet soda to cut back on calories.
- Make homemade whipped cream for a delicious touch.
- Make a black cow by adding a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
More easy ice cream treats for summer include sugar cookie ice cream sandwiches, frozen s’mores or Oreo ice cream cake.
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Root Beer Float Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pint vanilla bean ice cream
- 24 ounces old-fashioned root beer , make sure it's cold
For serving: Whipped cream and maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Place glasses in the freezer for about 10 minutes. Then place a couple scoops of ice cream into 4 cold glasses. Then pour the root beer evenly into 4 glasses.
- Add a dollop of whipped cream to the top of each glass and a cherry on top.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
One of my favorite treats growing up. Such an awesome combination and of course simple to make.
best summer dessert of all time!