Root Beer Float Recipe
A cold and creamy root beer float made with vanilla ice cream and chilled root beer. This nostalgic two-ingredient dessert is ready in minutes.
Servings: 1
Cost: $3
Equipment
- 1 tall 16-ounce float glass or mug
- 1 long spoon
- 1 straw
- 1 ice cream scoop
Ingredients
- 2 large scoops vanilla ice cream
- 8 ounces chilled root beer
- Whipped cream optional
- 1 maraschino cherry optional
Instructions
- Place the glass in the freezer for 20–30 minutes, if desired.
- Add the vanilla ice cream to the glass.
- Slowly pour the root beer down the inside edge of the glass.
- Pause whenever the foam rises toward the rim and continue after it settles.
- Top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.
- Serve immediately with a straw and long spoon.
Notes
- Keep the root beer refrigerated and the ice cream frozen until assembly.
- Use a glass that holds at least 16 ounces to leave room for foam.
- Regular, caffeine-free or diet root beer can be used.
- Dairy-free vanilla frozen dessert can be substituted for the ice cream.
- For two floats, double every ingredient and use two glasses.
- Assembled floats do not store or freeze well.
Nutrition
Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 558IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 0.2mg